Ep 98: From Three Angel Babies to Advocacy with Chrystine Bink

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Chrystine Bink, founder of "Cradles in Our Hearts" and proud mommy to three beautiful angel babies.

Chrystine shares her raw and honest journey through three pregnancy losses, the medical challenges she faced, and how she transformed her grief into a powerful advocacy platform.

What You'll Learn:

• The Reality of Recurrent Loss: Chrystine's experience with three consecutive pregnancy losses, including missed miscarriages and chemical pregnancy
• Medical Advocacy: How she fought for answers and finally discovered the chromosomal abnormality causing their losses
• The Trauma of Pregnancy After Loss: The anxiety and fear that comes with trying again after experiencing loss
• Creating Community: How Chrystine built "Cradles in Our Hearts" to provide support and break the stigma around pregnancy loss
• Supporting Partners: Why fathers and partners need recognition and support in their grief journey too

Key Takeaways:

• Pregnancy loss affects 1 in 4 pregnancies, yet remains largely unspoken
• The importance of validating angel babies and not minimizing loss
• How connecting with other loss parents can be healing
• The need for better medical support and earlier testing options
• Simple ways to support someone going through pregnancy loss

Resources Mentioned:

• Cradles in Our Hearts - Chrystine's advocacy platform
• Chasing the Rainbows - Virtual grief support groups (4 meetings daily)
• Chrystine's Etsy shop featuring miscarriage comfort items

Connect with Chrystine:

• Instagram: @ChrystineBink (search Chrystine Bink)
• TikTok: Chrystine Bink
• Facebook: Chrystine Bink
• Etsy Shop: (linked in her TikTok bio)

Note: Chrystine may be updating her social media handles - check episode show notes for current links

A Note from the Host:

This conversation highlights the importance of speaking openly about pregnancy loss, validating the experiences of loss parents, and creating supportive communities. If you or someone you know has experienced pregnancy loss, please know that your angel babies matter, your grief is valid, and you are not alone.

 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share with someone who might benefit from hearing Chrystine's story.

Connect with Sharna:

• Apply for the Certification: Here
• Biz Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl
• Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast 
• Loss Support & Certifications: @insitituteofhealing.losssupport

 

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