Pregnancy with Anencephaly

Pregnancy with Anencephaly: Shay's Story (Part 2)

To honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we have a special episode of the BoldLittleMinds MomCast. Krissy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Shay, a mother who shares her deeply personal experiences with multiple pregnancy losses, including a pregnancy affected by anencephaly. They discuss the emotional struggles and difficult decisions faced, highlighting Shay's courage and determination to carry her pregnancy to term to donate her son's organs. The podcast emphasizes the importance of sharing stories of pregnancy and infant loss to provide support and awareness, especially during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Shay through Instagram for support and to access more of the conversation in the Bonus Episode, available on Krissy's free Substack.

This is Shay's second appearance on the MomCast. You can listen to Episode 6 for her full story.

Connect with Shay:

https://www.instagram.com/sensoryseekingkids/

https://www.sensoryseekingkids.com/

Share your story on the podcast or Connect with Krissy:

[e-mail]

https://boldlittleminds.com/

https://www.instagram.com/boldlittleminds/

https://boldlittleminds.substack.com/

00:00 Introduction to a Special Episode

00:46 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

02:12 Understanding Anencephaly

03:18 Shay's Journey Through Loss

04:23 A Love Story Amidst Challenges

14:20 Facing the Heartbreaking Diagnosis

21:48 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pregnancy News

23:23 Deciding to Carry to Term

25:42 Navigating a Rare Diagnosis

28:18 The Journey Towards Organ Donation

33:44 The Birth and Loss of Baby Brian

37:09 Honoring Baby Brian's Memory

38:44 Moving Forward and Trying Again

46:03 Advocating for Awareness and Support

48:23 Conclusion and Call to Action