In this episode of the Care to Listen podcast, Angel Leung, a registered nurse and founder of Baby Bean Consulting, shares her moving journey through personal loss to professional advocacy, highlighting the gaps in healthcare support for women facing pregnancy loss. Her story emphasizes the vital need for compassionate, individualized care and the critical role of healthcare workers' well-being in delivering effective support.
Content Warning:
This audio episode contains some sensitive content, such as discussions of addiction, the ongoing opioid crisis, suicide, grieving, and loss. As such, we recommend that you listen to it with caution.
Takeaways:
Personal Experience as a Catalyst for Change: Angel's personal journey through recurrent pregnancy losses led her to establish Baby Bean Consulting, emphasizing the need for more supportive and personalized care for women experiencing miscarriage and pregnancy loss.
Gaps in Healthcare Systems: The discussion illuminates the healthcare system's shortcomings in adequately supporting women through the challenges of pregnancy loss, underscoring the importance of advocacy and personalized care.
The Importance of Mental and Self-Care for Healthcare Workers: Angel stresses the significance of self-care for healthcare professionals, advocating for a shift towards acknowledging and prioritizing their well-being to maintain the capacity to provide care for others.
Financial Support for Seeking Help: Angel points out that many people might not realize that registered nursing care, such as the services provided by Baby Bean Consulting, can often be covered by extended health benefits, making support more accessible.
The Power of Community and Shared Experiences: Angel's engagement with various communities and her experience speaking at events demonstrate the prevalence of pregnancy loss and the profound impact of having spaces for shared experiences and support.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:28 Trigger Warning and Start of Season Two
00:40 Guest Introduction: Angel Leung
01:20 Angel's Background and Journey into Nursing
02:41 The Birth of Baby Bean Consulting
03:51 The Impact of Pregnancy Loss
04:21 Angel's Personal Experience with Pregnancy Loss
04:33 The Reality of Miscarriage Statistics
05:34 The Struggles of Navigating the Healthcare System
10:51 The Importance of Advocacy in Healthcare
11:36 The Role of Baby Bean Consulting
16:19 The Importance of Self-Care for Healthcare Workers
31:32 The Future of Baby Bean Consulting
36:51 The Importance of Language in Discussing Pregnancy Loss
42:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources:
Care to Speak | Care For Caregivers
SafeCare BC: Your Mental Health Matters
This podcast is brought to you by:
Care to Speak | Care For Caregivers
Care2Listen Podcast | Care For Caregivers
CMHA British Columbia – Mental Health for All
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