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Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast

Jul 31, 2023

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 this difficult choice.

10 Questions to Ask:

1. Have I...


Jul 24, 2023

In episode 149, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 10 questions you should ask when trying to decide between a D&C and a natural miscarriage / expectant management. Use these questions to guide a discussion with your doctor to make the best decision for you.

  1. Have I already started miscarrying?
  2. How...


Jul 17, 2023

In episode 148, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares her experience with the adoption process.

Here are some tips and considerations to keep in mind if you’re thinking of adopting:

1. Find someone in your local community to talk to.

Adoption laws and procedures vary by area. Ask around to find someone...


Jul 10, 2023

In episode 147, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares tips on how to find real joy in the first trimester after miscarriage.

Allison’s 7 Tips for Finding Joy in the 1st Trimester After Loss:

1. Mantras: “Today I am pregnant” is a mantra that works well for me.

2. Journaling: I will sometimes write...


Jul 3, 2023

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 on her fertility journey.

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