Finding Hope After Loss | Hope in Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
Sarah Cox shares insights on finding hope after infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. Topics include infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, grief, parenting after loss, and pregnancy after loss. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook @findinghopeafterloss and @journeyforjasmine.
Episodes
Licensed therapists Mahaley Patel and Emily Souder share their personal and professional insights on NICU trauma, infant loss, and healing through writing and storytelling. Learn about their upcoming book Your NICU Story and how it helps families process grief and trauma after the NICU experience.
In this episode, Karen shares her journey through recurrent miscarriage and infertility, shedding light on the challenges posed by a hidden blood clotting disorder. She candidly discusses the emotional toll of baby loss and the importance of self-advocacy in navigating fertility care. Discover how art and writing have been vital in her process of grief and healing.
In this episode, Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa joins us to discuss House Bill 37 – Everly’s Law, a groundbreaking step in baby loss legislation. Named in honor of Everly, this law ensures trauma-informed bereavement care in Texas maternity wards, giving grieving families the respect and dignity they deserve. We talk about how this bill became law, the personal stories behind it, and why Texas is the first state to launch...
In this episode, Jocelyn opens up about her journey through seven pregnancies, including a missed miscarriage, twin loss, chemical pregnancy, blighted ovum, and secondary infertility. After welcoming her son in 2021, she faced the challenges of four back-to-back losses and was informed that IVF would be her only path forward—until a miracle natural pregnancy reignited her hope. Jocelyn shares how she supports other loss moms throug...
Meg shares her powerful 6-year journey through infertility, including 7 heartbreaking miscarriages, IVF, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and autoimmune challenges. She opens up about the emotional toll of going through infertility and loss, finding hope through connection, and preparing for her next FET while working with multiple specialists. This episode is for anyone navigating recurrent loss, IVF, or complex fertility diagnoses.
In this episode, host Sarah Cox speaks with Caitlin, a mother of three living sons and two daughters who were both stillborn due to Turner’s Syndrome. Caitlin opens up about the grief of losing her children and the uncaring treatment from her doctors after both stillbirths. She shares her journey of navigating grief and how these experiences led her to start a business dedicated to supporting women who have faced pregnancy and infa...
In this episode, Sonia shares her heart-wrenching journey of motherhood and loss. After three years of struggling with infertility, she faced the unimaginable when her daughter Autumn was stillborn at 32 weeks. Sonia discusses the emotional toll of both infertility and stillbirth, offering invaluable insights on the need for compassionate care from healthcare providers for families facing pregnancy loss. Tune in to discover how she...
In this episode, we explore the profound challenges of stillbirth and the healing journey after baby loss with Jen, who shares her impactful story of grief, loss, and resilience following the stillbirth of her baby at 37 weeks. Join us as Jen, a mother of two including her rainbow baby, highlights the critical importance of fetal movement awareness and the essential emotional support needed for families navigating the aftermath of ...
Selina she shares her journey through infertility, PCOS, pregnancy loss, and high-risk pregnancy. Her first pregnancy ended in heartbreak when her daughter was born after PPROM at 25 weeks and passed away after 11 days. Selina later welcomed her rainbow baby through surrogacy and is now pregnant again after another round of IVF, this time with a cerclage to help support her high-risk pregnancy. She opens up about the challenges of ...
In this episode, I talk with Laken, founder of Grayson’s Footprints, who shares her powerful story of losing her son Grayson to stillbirth in the early third trimester due to a placental issue. Laken opens up about navigating life after pregnancy loss, the experience of having a rainbow baby, and the emotional impact of common questions like “How many kids do you have?” We also discuss the importance of monitoring the placenta duri...
Sara and Brady's journey began with male-factor infertility and quickly became more complex after Sara was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. Their first round of IVF resulted in only one viable embryo, which led to a miscarriage. They continued to search for answers—including traveling to Barbados for a second IVF attempt. Eventually, they turned to embryo adoption and were able to get pregnant with the first donor emb...
Stephanie is the mother of 6 children. In this episode, she shares her story of loss, healing, and the emotional complexities that come with being a mother after stillbirth. In 2023, after a healthy and uneventful pregnancy, Stephanie lost her daughter at 40 weeks and 1 day. Stephanie opens up about navigating the grief of stillbirth, the journey of welcoming her rainbow baby, and the struggles she went through postpartum.
Laura is a registered nurse and fertility expert who blends clinical knowledge with deeply personal experience. After being diagnosed with PCOS while working as a fertility nurse, Laura endured years of fertility treatments, including multiple IUIs, IVF cycles, and pregnancy loss. Her journey to motherhood included three surgeries, failed transfers, and emotional setbacks—yet ultimately led to the births of her two sons through IVF...
Alissa is a mom to 2 living boys and a daughter, Isabelle, in heaven. She and her husband had to go through fertility treatment to get pregnant. At 21 weeks, they found out Isabelle had a rare heart condition. Alissa also recently gave birth to her rainbow baby just a few months ago. In this episode, she talks about her loss, how she coped with her grief, and about her pregnancy after loss.
Ashleigh is 23 years old and has battled multiple chronic illnesses. She was first put on birth control at the age of 11. Due to genetic conditions, she was told that we had about a 5-10% chance of IVF working. Ashleigh ultimately made the decisionto have a hysterectomy. In this episode, she discusses dealing with her chronic illnesses and the grief that comes with not being able to carry a baby.
Nicole had two pregnancy losses, including the loss of her son Evan James. This loss inspired her to create Evan’s Box. These are boxes filled with handmade items such as hats, wraps, blankets, and other keepsakes for angel babies between 12 and 22 weeks. Nicole also discusses how every baby no matter how small is someone’s child and should be respected and treated as such.
Arlene went through the infant loss of her daughter at 3 months and then had a miscarriage. Both losses occurred when she was 17 years old. She discusses going through her losses along with the negative experiences and judgements shereceived for being a young teenage mom.
This episode is a continuation of last week. It focuses on both the positive and negative medical experiences of people who have gone through infertility and loss. People wrote in and sent clips sharing about either a medical provider that was extremely helpful and supportive or one that was not supportive and needs improvement. Listen as they share their experiences and show there is no true standard of care when it comes to infer...
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