Molly endured the life-or-death experience of an ectopic pregnancy. Then, when her obstetrician said it was safe, she got pregnant again and delivered a healthy baby boy.
Today, she has two children under the age of two. And while Molly is grateful to have had two successful pregnancies, the journey was fraught with the frustration of having to explain her history again and again.
So, what can we do to make women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss feel supported?
On this episode of Tell Me More, Molly joins me to discuss her first pregnancy, walking us through the nine weeks leading up to an emergency ultrasound and surgery to treat her ectopic pregnancy.
She explains how three different practitioners offered very different prognoses for her second pregnancy and what she did to take charge of the process when she was pregnant for the third time.
Listen in to understand why the system doesn’t work for women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss and learn what obstetricians can do to support women during and after an ectopic pregnancy.
Key Takeaways How Molly’s first pregnancy was confirmed through a message in her online portal
The gas pains, constipation and spotting that led Molly to have a series of bloodwork and exams
Why Molly went to Google to find out what her bloodwork should look like
Molly’s experience having an emergency ultrasound and surgery to treat her ectopic pregnancy
The guidance Molly got on how long to wait before trying to get pregnant again
How 3 doctors interpreted the results of Molly’s hysterosalpingogram very differently
How Molly had a successful second pregnancy and delivered a healthy boy
What Molly did to take charge of the process when she was pregnant for the third time
Why the system doesn’t work for women who’ve experienced a pregnancy loss
How to advocate for yourself if you’re considering pregnancy for the first time
Molly’s advice on navigating the system for women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss
What obstetricians can do to support women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss
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