Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast
Welcome to the Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast where we have a new episode ever Monday. Our episodes cover 2 topics-
1) Stories of Hope: interviews with real women who have walked the path of recurrent miscarriage
2) Expert Interviews: talking with top doctors, therapists and other experts in the field of recurring pregnancy loss.
Meet Our Podcast Host
Laura Bauder is a podcast strategist and the founder of PodcastHers Media. She encourages women to share their messages, as she had a powerful experience with podcasting following the birth of her rainbow baby in early 2019. A moment she had long awaited felt heavy, dark, and overwhelming.
For months, she grappled with the intense emotions and anxiety associated with postpartum depression before seeking help. One of the most healing aspects of this process was connecting with other women through the making of her podcast, Postpartum Perspectives.
Laura has a background in psychology and she truly believes that the best thing we as women can do for ourselves and our loved ones is to prioritize our own health and happiness.
Sharing our stories and supporting one another is transformational, and creating these communities is necessary for our continued wellness.
Laura lives in the Washington D.C. metro area with her husband and son, and she is honored to host and manage the Miscarriage Hope Desk podcast.
Listen to Our Podcast
Ep 152 – Exciting News! Miscarriage Hope Desk Updates
Miscarriage Hope Desk is now a nonprofit! We provide miscarriage support to women experiencing pregnancy loss. In episode #152, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares an exciting update- Miscarriage Hope Desk is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,...
Ep 151 – Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast Taking a Break (August & September)
Allison Schaaf shares that the Miscarriage Hope Desk podcast will take a break for August & September. Lots of resources linked in shownotes! In episode 151, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares that the podcast will take a break for August and...
Ep 150 – 10 Questions to Ask for Medical Miscarriage vs Natural Miscarriage
In episode 150, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 10 questions to ask when deciding between medical miscarriage and natural miscarriage. Allison has experienced both of these scenarios so these questions come from her personal experience in making...
Ep 149 – Miscarriage Options – D&C vs Natural Miscarriage – 10 Questions to Ask
In episode 149, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 10 questions you should ask when trying to decide between the miscarriage options of a D&C and a natural miscarriage / expectant management. Use these questions to guide a discussion with your...
Ep148 – Adoption Process Steps, Considerations & Tips from Allison Schaaf
MHD founder Allison Schaaf walks through the adoption process steps based on her own experience, including tips & key considerations. In episode 148, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares her experience with the adoption process. Here are some tips...
Ep 147 – Finding Joy in First Trimester After Miscarriage (How to Enjoy Pregnancy and Not Worry so Much)
Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 7 tips on how to enjoy pregnancy and not worry so much, even after loss. In episode 147, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares tips on how to find real joy in the first trimester after miscarriage....
Ep 146 – Just Breathe – The Benefits of Including Breathwork Sessions in Your Fertility Journey
In episode 146, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf talks about the importance of including regular breathwork sessions to find a sense of calm in difficult times. She walks you through a simple breathing exercise and discusses how breathwork has helped her...
Ep 145 – Dr. Julie Bindeman – Taking Leave From Work After a Miscarriage
Dr. Julie Bindeman shares her expertise on bereavement leave for miscarriage, how grief impacts the workplace & how to advocate for change. In episode #145, Dr. Julie Bindeman shares her expertise on bereavement and workplace leave policies related to miscarriage....
Ep 144 – Danielle Nicole – Decreasing the Negative Effects of Pregnancy Loss Through Education, Support, and Advocacy
Danielle Nicole shares her story including a blighted ovum miscarriage, fibroids, a burst cyst and the Tiny Hearts Remembered Organization. In episode #144, Danielle shares her personal story of loss. Danielle experienced the miscarriage of her first pregnancy at...
Ep 143 – Hannah Clark – Pregnancy Loss, Embryo Loss, and Loss of a Twin
Hannah Clark shares her story of miscarriage, PCOS, severe male factor infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss and the loss of a twin. In episode #143, Hannah shares her personal story of loss. After experiencing a miscarriage in 2016, Hannah and her husband were unable to...
Ep 142 – Tiffany Vakilian – Honoring Your Grief Story After Miscarriage
Tiffany Vakilian shares her pregnancy loss story and how she learned the importance of honoring grief after miscarriage. In episode #142, Tiffany shares her personal story of loss. After losing her son, Moses, around 16 weeks gestation, it took years for her to tell...
EP 141 – Moving Forward 4 – Considering Adoption – Is adoption right for you?
Considering adoption? MHD founder Allison Schaaf shares her personal experience with adoption and insights on if it's right for you. In episode 141, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, is here to discuss adoption. She shares her own story of feeling called...