The Hopes & Dreams Podcast

Episode 4: Katherine Henderson - Endometriosis & Postnatal Depression

In this latest episode, Emma is joined by her friend Katherine to talk about Endometriosis and how it affected Kath's life for many years. And Kath also talks for the first time (outside her inner circle) about Postnatal depression - what it was like, how she navigated it and what advice she would give others going through it, especially now with the added isolation of Covid-19.

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Episode 3: Bex Ryall - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome & IVF

In this latest episode, Emma is joined by her friend Bex to talk openly and honestly about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), early miscarriage and IVF. 

While talking about a difficult fertility journey (but with a happy ending), the episode is also full of light, humour and hope.

Resources:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) -https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/

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Episode 2: Rhiannon McDonald - Neonatal Loss and Celebrating Harris

In this second episode, Emma is joined by her friend Rhiannon to talk openly about neonatal loss and the very difficult subject of losing a baby soon after welcoming them into the world. Rhiannon talks movingly about her son Harris, her experience of loss, and the care the family received from NHS staff and charity Sands, who provided vital support to her and her husband, Kevin. 

While a story of awful loss, the episode is also full of light as Rhiannon celebrates the life of Harris and how he will always be woven into the fabric of their family. Rhiannon also talks to Emma about supporting your partner when grieving the loss of your baby and things she wishes she'd known to help her through the dark times. 

Support Services

Sands UK  - sands.org.uk - Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal loss charity in the UK. Sands ensures that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support as long as they need it. 

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Episode 1: Juliet McEwan - Miscarriage, Recurrent Loss & Natural Killer Cells

In this first episode, Emma is joined by one of her best friends, Juliet. Juliet talks openly and honestly about her difficult journey to parenthood, including her experiences of miscarriage, recurrent loss, natural killer cells, and much more.

The episode is jam packed full of advice, coping strategies and support services, including;

• Tommy's www.tommys.org/
• Miscarriage Association www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/

Emma and Jules also talk about different procedures following their 8 losses, to hopefully help provide you with practical support too. And things they wish they'd known. They also discuss how they supported each other through loss and pregnancy.

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Hopes & Dreams Podcast: Introduction

The journey to parenthood can be a difficult one. For many, fertility can be one of life's greatest challenges. In this series, we'll be discussing many different experiences including stories of loss and grief but also, and most importantly, stories of strength and hope. 

In this introductory episode, join me, Emma Gilmartin as I share my personal story, including recurrent loss - I have had 5 miscarriages and one rainbow baby, the effect loss has had on my mental health, and more.