Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility Stories
Sisters in Loss is a podcast that centers the grief and loss stories of faith-filled Black women. Host Erica M. Freeman interviews women who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, infertility, or are trying to conceive. The show highlights the higher rates of pregnancy loss among Black women and offers resources and strategies for healing. Listeners hear testimonies meant to provide clarity, peace, hope, and an empowering path forward after loss.
Episodes
Navigating Eight Pregnancy Losses, Endometriosis, and Finding Community with Deze
What does it mean to pursue motherhood while navigating repeated loss—and make space for the parts of yourself beyond fertility? In this episode of Sisters in Loss, Deze, the lifestyle blogger behind byDeze.com, shares her experience of eight pregnancy losses with no live births at the time of our conversation. After getting married, she experienced a miscarriage, followed by an ectopic pregnancy
Journey to Never Healing Alone - Book Cover Reveal
It's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and I'm finally revealing the cover of my debut book, Never Healing Alone. I share the meaning behind every color and image, why your pre-order matters more than you think, and three simple ways you can help this book reach the families who need it. Sis, it's here. 💛 This October, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I'm sitting with yo
When Your Body Feels Like It Failed: Surviving PMOS, the NICU, and Infant Loss with Lianne Totty
What do you do when the road to parenthood spans a decade filled with grief, medical battles, and devastating loss? In today's deeply moving episode, we sit down with Lianne Totty, who endured a 10-year battle with Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and infertility before entering motherhood through the most harrowing circumstances imaginable. Lianne gave birth to her first baby at just 27 weeks,
PCOS is now PMOS, Empty Arms, and Reclaiming Joy in the Valley with Danielle Anderson
How do you mother when your arms are empty? In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with birth and bereavement doula Danielle Anderson to discuss the raw realities of infertility, maternal grief, and the sacred journey of healing from the inside out. Danielle opens up about her personal battle with what has long been known as PCOS—recently renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome)
Finding hope when grief and health battles collide
Tiana's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the power of advocacy, and what it truly means to hold onto faith when your body and your plans are tested on every level. In this intimate and courageous conversation, Tiana opens up about: The devastation of ectopic pregnancy: Navigating the sudden loss, the emergency medical interventions, and the quiet heartbreak of an unexp
How to Advocate for your Womb Health after Pregnancy Loss and Infertility with Dr. Kemi Doll
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Kemi Doll, a 43-year-old double board-certified gynecologic oncologist and OBGYN, uterine cancer scientist at the University of Washington, coach for women of color in academic medicine, nonprofit founder supporting Black women with womb cancers, and author of A Terrible Strength, discusses Black womb health and the "terrible strength" that leads Black women to norm
Tending to Your Womb: Pelvic Floor Therapy, Grief in the Body, and Pregnancy After Loss with Anietie Tia Ukpe-Wallace
In today's episode, Anietie Tia Ukpe-Wallace, a pelvic health physical therapist and author of Tending to Your Womb, shares how relocating from Northern California to Lisbon, Portugal will shape her continued work virtually and internationally. She recounts chronic infections and pelvic pain that led her to pelvic health, then details her first pregnancy in 2011 complicated by fibroids and ending
Can you imagine getting pregnant while on birth control? Surviving IUD Infection & Pregnancy After Loss with Jordan Johnson
Can you imagine getting pregnant while on birth control? For United States Naval Officer Jordan Johnson, this rare surprise became a reality when she beat the statistical odds and conceived while her IUD was still in place. What started as a journey of unexpected joy—complete with a cross-country military relocation and a beautiful baby shower—tragically shifted just two weeks later. At 29 weeks
The Raw Reality of Loss and Medical Trauma with Kennedy Marie
In this deeply emotional and urgent episode of Sisters in Loss, we sit down with Kennedy Marie, a 26-year-old yogini, doula, and artist from Houston, TX. Kennedy shares her story from the absolute center of her grief—just one month after the devastating loss of her twins. Kennedy's pregnancy was beautiful until her water broke prematurely at 20 weeks. She bravely walks us through the trauma
Turning Pain into Poetry: Navigating Premature Ovarian Failure with Melissa Felix
In this inspiring episode of Sisters in Loss, we are honored to speak with Melissa Felix, an author, poet, storyteller, and the founder of Rhoyal Scribe, LLC. Melissa opens up about her unexpected diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) and the profound emotional challenge of grieving a future she always envisioned. For 13 years, she served as a dedicated educator and beloved "school mom," po
9 Years of Sisters in Loss – Replacing Silence with Storytelling
Today is an incredibly special episode because we are celebrating our 9-Year Anniversary! 🎉 Nine years ago, I took my pain and turned it into purpose, launching this platform to highlight the stories of Black mothers navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility. In this milestone episode, I'm taking a look back at the origins of Sisters in Loss, the defining moments that shaped our com
Stillbirth, Postpartum Depression, Preeclampsia, and Serving in Pregnancy After Loss with Shanna Williams
Do you know what Stillbirth is? A stillbirth is the death or loss of a baby before or during delivery. Both miscarriage and stillbirth describe pregnancy loss, but they differ according to when the loss occurs. Today's guest experienced a stillbirth at 21 weeks followed by a missed miscarriage at 9 weeks. She became pregnant again and experienced anxiety, had an upsetting birth experience with he
Finding Joy and Strength through Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Therapy with Dr. Loree Johnson
Have you heard of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss? Recurrent pregnancy loss is historically defined as 3 or more consecutive pregnancy losses prior to 20 weeks. Today's guest has experienced 4 pregnancy losses including losing a son at 15 weeks due to chromosomal abnormalities. Dr. Loree Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her loss story and journey to motherhood. In this episode yo
Diagnosed at 13 - Navigating Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Bonus Motherhood, and IVF Hope with DaMarra King
Imagine being diagnosed with infertility before you even finish middle school. For DaMarra King, this isn't a hypothetical—it has been her reality since age 13. In this episode, we are joined by DaMarra King—a wife, bonus mom, grants manager, and the voice behind the Suddenly Infertile podcast. DaMarra opens up about her lifelong journey to motherhood, which began when her period stopped at 13 and
The Sacred Pause: Knowing When to Step Away - Never Healing Alone Updates
We often mistake productivity for healing, but true self-care is knowing exactly when to close the laptop and walk away. In this intimate solo episode, Erica pulls back the curtain on the final editing stages of her upcoming book, *Never Healing Alone* (coming April 2027). After returning from vacation and facing the heavy emotional labor of reviewing her July edits, Erica hit a wall of secondary
Fertile Ground: Navigating Secondary Infertility, Surrogacy, and a Natural Miracle with Quisha Umemba
"Just when I thought I had exhausted every medical, financial, and emotional option, a miracle took root." In this week's jaw-dropping episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we are joined by the remarkable Quisha Umemba. Quisha is a Registered Nurse, Community Health Worker, and a Fertility Doula in training who knows the clinical side of reproductive health inside and out. But today, she is sha
Cultivating Community Bump & Beyond: Maternal Advocacy and Doula Sustainability with Alexia Doumbouya
"We are cultivating community to support moms Bump & Beyond!" In this week's episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we are sitting down with the phenomenal Alexia Doumbouya (pronounced uh-LEK-see-uh DOOM-boy-yah). Alexia is the Founder and President of CocoLife (cocolife.black), an award-winning international speaker, certified Doula, and Childbirth Educator. With a Master's in Organizational Lea
Embracing the "No" That Saved My Life: Infertility, IVF, and the Grace of Adoption with Angie Booker
"What if the 'no' you've been mourning was actually a shield of protection?" In this week's episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we sit down with Angie Booker—an incredibly gifted writer, marketing strategist, and public advocate for infertility whose work masterfully bridges professional storytelling with raw, lived experience. Angie's path to motherhood began nearly a decade ago and was def
Surviving Trauma and Miscarriage with Dr. Shayla Élise Walker
"How do we hold space for the miracle of survival while grieving the loss of a dream?" In this week's episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Shayla Élise Walker, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Walker is a licensed clinical social worker, professor, and public speaker with over a decade of experience addressing mental health, racial justice, and restorative healing. But beyond
Faces of H.O.P.E.: Surviving PPROM, NICU, and Pregnancy After Loss with Nekia Mba
"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." In this week's deeply moving episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we are welcoming back a familiar voice to our community. The incredible Nekia Mba returns to share her ongoing journey as one of our "Faces of H.O.P.E." Nekia is a military spouse, a devoted mother to two living children and three angel babies, the fo
The Oak of Justice: Stepping Out of Silence with Bertha Mowelle
Have you ever felt like you had to stand as strong as an oak tree in the midst of your grief? In this week's episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we are taking our community global! We are joined by the incredible Bertha Mowelle, joining us all the way from Berlin. Known to many as "The Oak of Justice," Bertha is a fierce advocate and a pillar of strength who is deeply rooted in building and u
Fibroids, Infertility and Mommy in Waiting with Shana-Lee Scott
In today's episode, Author, Shana-Lee Scott, vulnerably shares her ongoing journey through infertility after being diagnosed with 33 uterine fibroids following her 2017 marriage. After three doctors recommended a hysterectomy, Shannon's faith and persistence led her to a surgeon in Florida who successfully removed all 33 fibroids — saving her womb. Years of trying to conceive, a 2023 fertility c
Highlight your Healing with Shannon Roane
In this episode, certified grief coach and podcast host Shannon Roane, shares her raw journey through an ectopic pregnancy that resulted in emergency surgery and the removal of her left fallopian tube, followed by a second miscarriage just months later. Despite these back-to-back losses, Shannon went on to conceive two children naturally — a miraculous outcome with only one fallopian tube. She ope
Journey to Never Healing Alone - Introduction
This week, I'm doing something a little different. A little vulnerable. My debut book, Never Healing Alone: How to Navigate Grief and Find Community After Pregnancy and Infant Loss, comes out next year (April 6, 2027), and you, this community, are the reason it exists. You are my "why." So, before anyone else in the world hears it, I want to share it with you. In this week's special episode of the
Happy Bereaved Mother's Day - You are a Mother!
To the mother with empty arms this weekend: We see you. Your motherhood is real. Your love is valid. And your title is forever. 🕊️🤎 Sunday is Bereaved Mother's Day—a sacred, often quiet space carved out before the noise of traditional Mother's Day begins. It's a day that acknowledges the mothers whose babies are held in their hearts instead of their hands. In this week's special episode of the Sis
Rooted in Justice and Joy: Finding Healing in Community
Black women deserve more than just survival. We deserve a system rooted in justice, and a healing journey that leaves room for joy. 🤎✨ If you missed our powerful Black Maternal Health Week live event, we've brought the entire conversation straight to the podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with a dream team of world-changers to discuss the realities of systemic failure, the invisible weight
From Performance to Presence: How an Ectopic Pregnancy Led Rebecca Muriuki to Redefine Motherhood and Wealth
What happens when the life you've meticulously built—the six-figure corporate career, the high-achieving title, the constant striving—is shattered by a loss you never saw coming? This week, we are joined by the incredible Rebecca Muriuki, a Corporate Exit Strategist and Human Design Wealth Coach who experienced this exact collision. Rebecca spent her career mastering the art of performance, clim
Holding Onto Hope: Kamara Kennedy on Surviving a Year of Unspeakable Loss
In this deeply personal and courageous episode, we are honored to welcome Kamara Kennedy, who shares her story of navigating a year of unimaginable heartbreak. While celebrating her second year of marriage, Kamara, an educational assistant who dedicates her days to children with special needs, privately endured four miscarriages. For the first time publicly, Kamara opens up about the shame and s
Listen to Black Women! Clinically and Holistically with Dr. Eboni January
Selecting the right healthcare team is critical on our journey's to motherhood especially after loss or infertility diagnosis. In today's episode, Dr. Eboni January a physician, author, and maternal health expert shares her journey dedicated to helping women reclaim power over their bodies and their stories. We discuss the maternal health crisis and why its critical that Black women chose health
Overcoming Endometriosis After Losing Ovary & Fallopian Tube with Bria Burrell
Have you ever suffered from painful periods? Today's guest Bria Burrell has always had painful periods, and in 2015 she found out there was an cyst on her left ovarian. Her OB/GYN monitored the cyst for a couple of months, until it started to grow. In order to prevent the cyst from rupturing the OB/GYN performed a laparoscopic procedure in January 2016. The cyst dominated the left part of Bria's p
Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss due to Hydrops Fetalis with Ijeamaka Ogbonna
Today's episode is about miscarriage and pregnancy loss back to back, and the mental health concerns that come from these traumatic losses. Today's guest Ijeamaka Ogbonna shares her journey to motherhood through two early micarriages and a loss at 24 weeks due to hydrops fetalis. She almost gave up on having more children after the back to back losses, but God had other plans. Ijemaka has 3 childr
Endometriosis, Infertility, and Congenital Heart Disease and Infant Loss with Jamala Arland
Congenital heart disease is a general term for a range of birth defects that affect the normal way the heart works. The term "congenital" means the condition is present from birth. Today's guest was diagnosed with Endometriosis and after many years of fertility treatments including IVF her first child Jasper died in her arms 30 hours after he was born from congenital heart disease. Coping with t
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) (PMOS) and Incompetent Cervix with Theresa Brown
In today's episode we are discussing polycystic ovarian syndrome and incompetent cervix. Theresa Brown has been on her journey to motherhood since September 2018. She went off birth control and struggle to conceive due to her diagnosis with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome that caused her to miss periods, have unwanted facial hair, and difficulty losing weight. Theresa wanted to conceive naturally bu
Held Here. Seen. Valued. Heard. by Erica M. Freeman
For years, Sisters in Loss has been a sacred space for storytelling, healing, and honoring life after pregnancy and infant loss. Today, I'm sharing something new. In this episode, I introduce you to Held Here — my new Substack publication — a space for deeper reflection, cultural commentary, faith, justice, womanhood, and what it means to navigate grief while living in a world that often refuses t
PPROM and Gabriela Grace Foundation with Tabitha Pazmino
Today's guest experienced premature rupture of the membranes with her first pregnancy at 20 weeks gestation and was bedridden/hospitalized for 6 weeks to keep the pregnancy viable. Tabitha Pazmino delivered her daughter Gabriela Grace at 26 weeks and 2 days gestation. A week later Gabriela passed away due to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). This is a devastating intestional disease that primari
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and A Light After Nine with Rachel Dumas
On today's episode we discuss recurrent pregnancy loss and listening and trusting your body. Today's guest Rachell Dumas, shares her journey to motherhood after experiencing nine pregnancy losses. Determined to turn her pain into purpose, Rachell created the nonprofit called A Light After Nine to provide families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and maternal trauma with the emotional, finan
Moms in Focus: The Art of Pushing Thru with Keisha Reaves and RaQuita Weathers
Black mothers in America often navigate a path layered with anxiety, fear, and concerns for their own wellness in a system that has too often failed them. This book captures that complex reality—where the intersection of race, gender, and motherhood brings both obstacles and profound moments of joy. Yet, amid every challenge, these mothers find strength, beauty, and grace as they push through to t
This is your HEALING Year! Never Healing Alone Debuts April 2027
Today's episode is a solo episode where I am sharing my new publication date for Never Healing Alone. All the things happening with Sisters in Loss and Sisters in Loss Foundation. My personal hobbies I'm exploring for 2026 and stepping into who I am becoming. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You
The Baby I Prayed For, the Angel I Received with Christina Williams
After experiencing three losses today's guest felt ashamed and guilty of her grief as she experienced secondary infertility with already having two children. Jessica Hortman had a spontaneous miscarriage in 2015 at 6 weeks, a miscarriage due to a submucosal fibroid at 10 weeks in 2016, two years years of not getting pregnant, and then finding out she had a fibroid in 50 percent of my uterus. After
Overcoming Secondary Infertility with Jessica Hortman
After experiencing three losses today's guest felt ashamed and guilty of her grief as she experienced secondary infertility with already having two children. Jessica Hortman had a spontaneous miscarriage in 2015 at 6 weeks, a miscarriage due to a submucosal fibroid at 10 weeks in 2016, two years years of not getting pregnant, and then finding out she had a fibroid in 50 percent of my uterus. After
Maternal Near Miss Survivor and H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome with Tomeka Isaac
Imagine being told that your baby had no fetal heartbeat one month from their due date? Today's guest Tomeka Isaac takes us back to that very moment where she and her husband were faced with the news no parent ever wants to hear that her son Jace was not going to make it. Then they were dealt another blow that she was diagnosed with H.E.L.L.P Syndrome (Hemolysis Elevated Liver Enzymes Low Platelet
Eliminating Shame, Guilt, and Regret with Post-Abortive Women with Latoya Mathews
In the medical world miscarriages are called spontaneous abortions, and in this community we have to learn how to extend grace to individuals who electively terminate their pregnancies no matter their choice. Join us this month as we explore abortion stories and how healing, grief, and shame can keep all of us bound. When today's guest became pregnant with her daughter she sobbed to a friend "how
Losing a Baby during the Holidays with Janelle Jones
From middle school to high school to adult hood who knew losing babies would bring friends together. Today's guest is my friend from middle school and high school and her strength sharing her story on Facebook inspired me to share mine. Janelle Jones is a women's ministry leader at her church, singer, and has a testimony to share of overcoming loss, depression, and grief. She gave birth to her son
Twin Loss and Life After Loss Non Profit with Tiara Nicole
Grief during the Holidays is difficult. Imagine losing one twin in utero followed by the loss of the other is what today's guest was faced to overcome. Tiara Nicole @lifeafterlossnonprofit found out one of her boy twins Christian passed away on her 25th birthday (after passing 6 weeks prior). She then was faced with the news 3 weeks later that her other twin Christopher had suffered from brain dam
Pregnancy after Miscarriage with Sherita Thompson
Pregnancy after a miscarriage can be filled with many fears, anxious thoughts, and nervousness that you may lose another baby. Today's guest shares how her faith fueled her desire to continue to try again after her miscarriage. Sherita Thompson experienced a miscarriage while on a trip helping friends babysit and was devastated. She returned from her trip and realized she hadn't prayed about it be
Incompetent Cervix and Baby Loss with Shalika Bethel
How do you learn how to build life after loss? Today's guest is doing exactly that learning how to rebuild her life after loss by God's grace. Shalika Bethel is an angel mom to two baby boys due to a incompetent cervix. In this episode she takes us on her journey to motherhood, how she has learned to accept her babies are not here physically, and how she is rebuilding by God's grace. Become a Sist
Blighted Ovum and Secondary Infertility with Angelica Gunn
Have you heard of the term blighted ovum? A blighted ovum happens when a fertilized egg attaches itself to the uterine wall, but the embryo does not develop. Cells develop to form the pregnancy sac, but not the embryo itself. A blighted ovum occurs within the first trimester, often before a woman knows she is pregnant. Today's guest experienced a blighted ovum on her secondary infertility journey.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Infant Loss with Laura Gooch Brown
October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas! Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Thyroidectomy, Infertility, and Miscarriage with Shanicka Vail House
October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas! Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course
I wrote a Book! Never Healing Alone!
Today's episode is a solo episode. I finished my manuscript for Never Healing Alone: For Black Women Silenced by Pregnancy Loss When Being Strong Isn't Enough. My debut book comes out next October 2026 and I have taken you all along this journey. I share the writing process, my hope and prayer for you reading the book. I also even share an excerpt. This podcast episode is for you to listen to if y
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! High Risk Pregnancy and Miscarriage with Kayanna Mooreland-Law
October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. Imagine experiencing two losses in less than two years? Today's guest experienced two miscarriages within 18 months. Kayanna Mooreland-Law experienced a miscarriage at 11 weeks and birthed at home in the restroom. She went onto experience another threatened miscarria
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Ectopic Pregnancy Loss, and Secondary Infertility with Anesha Stanley
October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. Have you heard of recurrent pregnancy loss? Recurrent Pregnancy Loss is defined by two or more failed pregnancies and is considered distinct from infertility. When the cause is unknown, each pregnancy loss merits careful review to determine whether specific evaluatio
Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss due to Hydrops Fetalis with Ijeamaka Ogbonna
Today's episode is about miscarriage and pregnancy loss back to back, and the mental health concerns that come from these traumatic losses. Today's guest Ijeamaka Ogbonna shares her journey to motherhood through two early micarriages and a loss at 24 weeks due to hydrops fetalis. She almost gave up on having more children after the back to back losses, but God had other plans. Ijemaka has 3 childr
Mother Old Baby Young (MOBY) and the Colorless Womb with Kimberly Gowdy
Have you heard of the term Mother Old Baby Young or MOBY for short? It is used to describe women who became moms after the age of 35, not only the initial child but any child after 35 and by any means, naturally, IVF, adoption, or in my case surrogacy. In today's episode we hear from MOBY creator Kimberly Gowdy, an online space for older women to share their unique perspectives of older Mother
Turning Child Loss into Sunsets with Ariane Oyere
Motherhood is what today's guest calls a "Rites of Passage" to the best hoods on Mother Earth. Ariane Oyere is a wife and mother of 7. She experience the lost of her 3rd born at 9 years old and then two miscarriages after his Sunset. Her babies she refers to as the Summer Solstice. In this episode, Oyere takes us back to her greatest obstacles in losing her Sunsets. She reframes child loss an
Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) with Hadeer El Hindawi
Have you heard of the term Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)? Termination for Medical Reasons, or TFMR, is when a pregnancy is terminated due to a chromosomal, genetic or structural fetal abnormality, or where continuing the pregnancy would risk the health or life of the mother. Today's guest was able to conceive her first child naturally and had a healthy pregnancy and delivery. The journey
Miscarriage Survivor and the Power of Healing with Simbi Animashaun
After having suffered multiple miscarriages for two years due to Fibroids, today's guess used her faith and determination to heal from her losses and continue her journey to becoming a mother. Simbi Animashaun was determined to become a mother after her miscarriages and went onto have three children who are her rainbow babies. In today's episode Simbi shares her struggles with pregnancy loss, bei
Endometriosis, low AMH, Placenta Previa, and Filling Empty Wombs with Sandra Elidor
What Does Having Low AMH Levels Mean? Having low AMH levels can indicate that your ovaries are producing less of the preantral follicles. This is important as the fewer the number of follicles there are means there are less that can be stimulated for assisted contraception. Today's guest suffered from endometriosis for 21 years before being properly diagnosed. Sandra Elidor also found out she had
Fibroids, Myomectomy, and Infant Loss with Oligohydramnios with Christina Danyo
Have you heard of the term Oligohydramnios? Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is a condition in which the amniotic fluid measures lower than expected for a baby's gestational age. Today's guest was preparing to conceive and had a myomectomy to remove her fibroids. Christina Danyo learned she was expecting after her fibroid surgery. During her 20 week anatomy scan she learned that her baby gir
2nd Trimester Loss at 19 Weeks and Wonderpuff with Jackie Morin
Today's guest knows what it feels to be down and depressed after trauma. This lead her to making cotton candy and learned to detach herself from other people's pain, but also carry their spirits with me to rediscover joy by bringing it to others. Jackie Morin is the founder of Wonderpuff a small cotton candy business based in Durham, North Carolina. She and her husband began to expand their fam
Ectopic Pregnancy, 8 Pregnancy Losses, and Hope to become a Mother of Living Child with Deze
Today's guest is a lifestyle blogger behind byDeze.com. Deze began her journey to motherhood after getting married and lost that pregnancy to miscarriage. The next pregnancy she had an ectopic pregnancy and in total experienced another 6 losses totaling of 8 pregnancy losses with no live births. She was diagnosed with endometriosis, endured the removal of her right fallopian tube, as well as th
Losing a Baby at 37 weeks with LaQuasha Jarvis
Can you imagine going through an entire pregnancy and losing your baby so close to birth? Today's guest experienced that and more. LaQuasha Jarvis had her first baby at 20 and 5 months later was pregnant with her second child. At 37 weeks the unthinkable happened when she lost her baby so close to delivery. In this episode LaQuasha shares how she fights daily through her loss, how she went on to
395 - Miscarriage and Adventures of Grief Girl with D. Anaya
Today's guest has been on a journey of grief. She experienced the loss of her first pregnancy with a miscarriage, the death of her eldest daughter, and in her final pregnancy another miscarriage. D. Anaya shares in this episode how she has been on this journey of grief and tells her adventures exploring her grief as an artist, grief guide, and loss doula through adventures of grief girl. This ep
394 - IVF, PCOS, and Blocked Fallopian Tubes with Tanerra Willis
Have experienced any shame, guilt, or self blame after loss? Today's guest has experienced it and more. Tanerra Willis is a certified RN and CPR instructor by trade and was diagnosed with PCOS and had blocked fallopian tubes. She ended up seeing a fertility specialist who recommended she undergo IVF to grow her family. Tanerra was able to have her baby via IVF. She experienced guilt, embarrassm
393 - Surrogacy and Infertility and The Colorless Womb with Kimberly Gowdy
After a long journey with infertility, today's guest shares her early struggles to conceive and carry a child to term, her journey in search of alternative ways to have a family, and racial and societal pressures of parenthood and love. Kimberly Gowdy experienced the loss of multiple pregnancies, and was in an unstable marriage peppered with spousal abuse and addiction. In today's episode she t
Double Uterus and Double Cervix and Hope Still Stands with La-Anna Douglass
Have you heard of having a double uterus or double cervix? The term is Uterine didelphys is a rare condition that happens when you grow two uteruses instead of one. This happens when you are a developing baby. You are born with it. While developing as babies, girls typically grow a uterus from two channels called the Mullerian ducts. Today's guest was born with a didelphys uterus after 3 laparo
Ectopic Pregnancy, Fallopian Tube Rupture, and "Why did this happen to me"? with Ashlee Epps
Have you heard of an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy. Today's guest experienced an ectopic pregnancy that was discovered during her fir
Endometriosis, Infertility, and Congenital Heart Disease and Infant Loss with Jamala Arland
Congenital heart disease is a general term for a range of birth defects that affect the normal way the heart works. The term "congenital" means the condition is present from birth. Today's guest was diagnosed with Endometriosis and after many years of fertility treatments including IVF her first child Jasper died in her arms 30 hours after he was born from congenital heart disease. Coping with t
Foster Care to Adoption after failed IVF with Juauna Lewis
Not all fertility treatments end in success. Some end in undetermined infertility and unsuccessful IUI and IVF cycles. Today's guest experienced unexplained infertility and underwent fertility treatments. After going through an IUI and 2 IVF cycles that were unsuccessful, she and her husband decided to take a break from fertility treatments and decided to adopt. The adoption process was an imme
388 - Micropreemies, Infertility, and Preparing for next FET IVF round with Diane Olusado
Have you heard of the term micropreemie? A micropreemie is a baby that is born before the 26th week of pregnancy or weighs less than 28 ounces. Today's guest is a mother of two an angel baby and rainbow baby both who were micropreemies born before 26 weeks. Diane Olusado combatted infertility with professional help for 4 years. After 7 failed IUIs and 1 failed IVF cycle she had a successful tran
387 - "There is nothing we can do" Miscarriage and Elijah Broke the Gate with Jessica Jackson
There is nothing we can do" the 6 words us @sistersinloss dreads to hear.How many of us have heard "There is nothing we can do" after a doctor's appointment or emergency room visit? Today's guest experienced a miscarriage at 7 weeks and was told "there is nothing we can do." Elijah's passing was traumatic. Jessica Jackson could not comprehend that statement. She saw Elijah in a dream and writin
385 - Join our Weekly Grief Support group for Pregnancy Loss
Today's episode is a solo episode where our founder Erica M. Freeman shares our newest Grief Support Group - Black Moms Loss Returning. This is expanding our currently offering in our partnership with Postpartum Support International. Black Moms in Loss will be held weekly on Thursday's at 8pm EST Black Moms in Loss Returning will be held bi-weekly on Tuesday's at 8:30pm EST. Join our Weekly Gr
384 - Second Trimester Loss and Adoption Loss Grieving with Dr. Tatiana H
Today's episode is a two part episode where we discuss adoption and second trimester loss. Today's guest Dr. Tatiana Height wanted to become a mother through private adoption as she was single at the time. During this time she faced alot of judgement from people about trying to adopt instead of carrying a biological child. If you haven't listened to part 1 please go back to Episode 383 to liste
383 - How to begin the Adoption process with Dr. Tatiana Height
Have you considered adoption as a way to grow your family? Today's episode is a two part episode where we discuss adoption and second trimester loss. Today's guest Dr. Tatiana Height wanted to become a mother through private adoption as she was single at the time. During this time she faced alot of judgement from people about trying to adopt instead of carrying a biological child. In this episo
Fruitful - 2025 Stay Informed but Not Consumed with Erica Michelle
We are easing into 2025 with our first Solo episode of the year with Erica Michelle. We are discussing staying informed through this new climate but not consumed. I share my favorite podcasts, books, and other media that I'm using to keep the peace and rest in this season. We are being frutiful in 2025 and not easily swayed by misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation from this administr
381 - Easing into the New Year - REWIND
2024 is here and we are kicking off the year with a solo episode. Our founder, Erica Michelle, shares about easing into 2024, goals for Sisters in Loss in 2024, and surviving and thriving in 2024. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can
380 - New Year are you ready to Surrender? - REWIND
I am excited to get behind the mic and kick off the new year with a solo episode discussing all about 2022 accomplishments and failures. In this episode, I deep dive into my personal development and growth in 2022, and share my 2023 word of the year. We discuss what's next with Sisters in Loss and what to look forward to in 2023 and how to stay connected to the community. Become a Sisters in Loss
379 - New Year and Setting New Goals - REWIND
Today's episode is a solo episode where I catch you up on all the things happening with Sisters in Loss and celebrating my birthday on July 17th and 4 years of podcasting on August 2. In this episode we discuss: -Taking a solo vacation for my birthday -Recapping this year so far for Sisters in Loss -What is next for Sisters in Loss? Our 2021 Summit and Retreat in 2022! This episode is for you t
378 - Creating new goals and ambitions on this motherhood journey - REWIND
We made it yall! We have made it to the end of the year, and I'm happy to say we made it whole. Many of us started this year with the expectation of greatness. Ambition to take on the world. Start that new business, write that new book, launch that new product, travel to a new country, and just live a life after loss that was unimaginable. Then our world was paused in March as COVID-19 shut down t
377 - This Year Don't Struggle in Silence - REWIND
We have entered into a new year, and a new decade. Another opportunity to live out our purpose for our lives, for our angel babies, and future babies. It is a time to continue on the journey to healing, restoration, with hope and peace. In today's episode I share my word of the year and a recap of all that was accomplished with Sisters in Loss in 2019 and my goals for 2020 for the podcast and bu
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