In this week's episode, we talk to Hamburg-based British expat Nicky about her son Johan Nader who was tragically stillborn only a day before his calculated due date (presumed cord compression). Find out how Nicky and her husband coped with t

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Priyanka's Story

Nov 11th, 2019 47m 41s

For this week's episode, we had the honour of talking to Priyanka from Melbourne, Australia, who shared her story about her life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and the life and legacy of their beautiful daughter Lily, who passed away aged 10 and

Episode 2 - Termination For Medical Reasons

Oct 28th, 2019 58m 5s

Imagine having to say goodbye to a baby the you have never met... In this week's episode we speak to Rachel Lewis of the Little Big Fierce Co. who shares her story of termination for medical reasons only 15 weeks into her first pregnancy. Rac

Season 2 - Episode 1 - M's The Word - Having a Rainbow Baby

Oct 14th, 2019 20m 9s

Sandra and Katie are back with Season 2 (after a well-deserved summer break…). In this week's episode, they have an informal chat about what it was like to be pregnant with their rainbow babies, the so-called “Happy Ending” myth, and their hope

Episode 13 - M's The Word - Interview with Julia Bueno

Jul 29th, 2019 43m 34s

In this week's episode, we talk to Julia Bueno, who recently published her groundbreaking book The Brink of Being: Talking About Miscarriage in which she draws on her own experience with miscarriage as well as other patient's stories and curren

Episode 12 - M's The Word - Liz's story: Coping With Grief, Motherhood and Anger Following Second Trimester Loss

Jul 22nd, 2019 38m 44s

"My whole life was flipped upside down" In this week's episode we chat to Liz Shipman (@lizshipman09 on Instagram). Liz is our first international speaker and joins us on the podcast all the way from Utah in the USA. Liz shares her story of sec

Episode 11 - M's The Word - Bex' Story: Grief, Empathy and Support During Baby Loss After Infertility

Jul 15th, 2019 33m 10s

"I found other women [in those forums] to be so helpful and supportive." In this week's episode, we chat to Bex Massey (@bexmasseyuk) from Manchester about her long fertility journey. Bex was diagnosed with thyroid issues and sadly suffered a

Episode 10 - M's The Word - Friends, Parallel Losses and Pregnancy After Miscarriage

Jul 8th, 2019 49m 6s

This week Sandra interviews her close friend Jen as they reflect on a year of parallel miscarriages. What happened when one gave birth before the other? Did it impact on their friendship? Jen also shares how her pregnancy losses have had a last

Episode 9 - M's The Word - Intimacy, Sex & Miscarriage - Sandra & Katie

Jul 1st, 2019 24m 43s

In this episode, Podcast hosts Sandra & Katie talk about how their recurrent pregnancy losses impacted on the emotional and physical intimacy with their partners. What were the challenges? How did those losses shape their marriages? What was t

Episode 8 - M's The Word - Self Care Following Loss: Interview Special with Helen McCabe

Jun 17th, 2019 35m 33s

In this interview special, Katie meets the wonderful Helen McCabe, experienced yoga teacher and director of Dorset's popular yoga studio The Space. Helen offers valuable insight into the neurological aspects of breathing, the power of movement

Episode 7 - M's The Word - Katie Interviews Husband Danny

Jun 10th, 2019 36m 21s

"I have never felt more lonely in a room full of people." - Danny, following eight pregnancy losses with co-host Katie. In this episode, Katie interviews her husband Danny on their multiple miscarriages. Danny shares his journey in an open

Episode 6 - M's The Word - Jess' Story: The Legacy of Leo

Jun 3rd, 2019 54m 58s

Jess a.k.a The Legacy of Leo joins us on the podcast this week. She is a blogger, host of #babylosshour on Twitter and Baby Loss Hour Live, charity volunteer, fundraiser and more! Jess shares the story of her son Leo’s stillbirth 3 years ago

Episode 5 - M's The Word - Rebecca's Story: Involuntary Childlessness and Finding New Ways To Nurture

May 27th, 2019 40m 19s

This week we hear from Rebecca, Theatre Director, School Governor and Health Spokesperson for the Women's Equality Party. We hear of Rebecca's trauma and heartbreak due to multiple pregnancy losses over several years and how this impacted on he

Episode 4 - M's The Word - Becky's Story: First Trimester Pregnancy Loss

May 20th, 2019 30m 54s

This week we hear Becky's story We hear Becky's heartbreaking experience of first trimester loss just a few months ago and how she and her husband have coped following this painful event. Becky reveals how friends, family, work and her faith

Episode 3 - M's The Word - Sandra's Story: Recurrent Missed Miscarriage

May 13th, 2019 33m 6s

A story of recurrent missed miscarriage NHS doctor and co-host Sandra shares her experience of recurrent pregnancy loss and what it was like to go through this experience from a new perspective. How has this experience impacted on her life? C

Episode 2 - M's The Word - Katie's Story: Recurrent Miscarriage and Factor V Leiden

May 6th, 2019 34m 14s

Eight miscarriages over eight years will take their toll on any relationship. Katie takes you on her personal journey and the trauma of baby loss. What did it do for her marriage? How did Katie and her husband experience the pregnancy l

Episode 1 - M's The Word - LAUNCH EPISODE

Apr 28th, 2019 14m 47s

In today's launch episode we introduce ourselves and our motivations for producing M's The Word How did we meet? Why 'M's The Word'? How the name was created Our vision for the podcast Please feel free to contact us on the fol

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