What happens when a doctor becomes the patient—and experiences the very loss she’s spent years helping others navigate?
In this deeply moving episode of The Birth Squad, we sit down with Dr. Margaret Towolawi—family medicine physician, author, speaker, and founder of multiple wellness-focused practices including Nurture Well Center and SkinStatMD. Dr. Towolawi opens up about her personal journey through cervical insufficiency and second-trimester pregnancy loss, offering both clinical insight and raw vulnerability.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss—or walked beside someone who has. From warning signs to diagnosis, treatment options to emotional recovery, we’re breaking the silence around an often-overlooked condition and offering hope through shared experience.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- What cervical insufficiency is—and why it’s often missed
- Dr. Towolawi’s own story of pregnancy loss as a physician and mother
- Current treatment options, including cerclage and progesterone
- The emotional toll of loss and the process of healing
- How we can better support families facing second-trimester loss
Connect with Dr. Margaret Towolawi:
- Clinical Practice: www.margarettowolawimd.com
- Primary Care: www.nurturewellcenter.com
- Skin Care: www.skinstatmd.com
- Speaking Engagements: admin@margarettowolawimd.com
- Children’s Book: Ayomide’s Train Ride to Graceland – Buy on Amazon
Resources for Pregnancy Loss Support:
If you’ve walked this road, or are walking it now—you are not alone. Share your story in the comments or reach out to connect. We see you. We honor you.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share The Birth Squad—where real moms share real stories, every other Sunday.
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