TW: This episode discusses pregnancy loss, infertility and secondary infertility.
Jennie Agg, journalist and author of Life, Almost, speaks frankly to Rosie Taylor about one of the greatest taboos around postnatal health: recovery after pregnancy and baby loss. Jennie talks about her own experiences of recurrent miscarriage, the research developments which could help us better understand infertility and baby loss - and the conflicting feelings she experienced when she finally became a mum.
You can buy Jennie's book Life, Almost here and subscribe to her Substack here. Follow her on Instagram: @jenniemonologues and Twitter: @jenniferagg.
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If you’ve been affected by issues discussed in this episode, these organisations could help:
Tommy’s provides evidence-based advice and information around miscarriage and baby loss, as well as offering support.
The Miscarriage Association has a support helpline and Sands supports families who have experienced baby loss.
Fertility Network UK has a support group for people experiencing secondary infertility.
Organisations that offer help and support with postnatal mental health issues Pandas and Make Birth Better.
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Journalist Rosie Taylor is on a mission to find out why we so often fail to give mothers the care and support they need after birth and in the months and years afterwards.
On the Mother Bodies podcast, she speaks to fascinating guests about how politics, prejudices and systemic problems are affecting the postnatal care we receive – and what we can do to improve parents’ lives for the better.
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