In this week’s episode of Finding Space, I had the pleasure of chatting with Niamh Burke from Happy Hormone Clinic,a Nutritional Therapist specialising in female hormones and fertility.Niamh shares her own experience of PCOS, miscarriage and how she went on to conceive naturally after making key changes.We talk about secondary infertility, the role of sperm health, the microbiome, and endometriosis.If you’re on your own journey, I hope this episode brings some clarity, understanding, and maybe a little comfort.You can connect with Niamh over on Instagram @niamhburkenutrition or visit her website Happy Hormone Clinic.Ultrasound Clinics & Doctor mentioned in the episode:Siobhan Brogan – Fertility UltrasoundPatricia Cullen – OvaScanRahi Victory – InstagramBook mentioned in the episode: It Starts With The EggPlease note: There are mentions of fertility struggles, pregnancy, and loss so do listen gently and take care of yourself as needed.💛 As always, if you’ve been impacted by any kind of pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone. Support links and resources are included in the show notes.If this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing or leaving a review, it helps others find us, and it truly means so much.Connect with Me:Instagram: @Findingspace_dkResources & Support:Miscarriage Association of IrelandTel: 01 873 5702www.miscarriage.ie Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland www.ectopicireland.ie FéileacáinTel: 085 249 6464www.feileacain.iePregnancy and Infant Loss Irelandwww.pregnancyandinfantloss.ieGateway Womenhttps://gateway-women.com/bio/ Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapywww.iacp.ie Irish Fertility Counsellors Associationhttps://fertilitycounsellors.ie/ Other Support Groups:https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/bereavement-care/bereavement-support-groups/ Music Credit to Purple Planet 55245402
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Episode 17 - Laura's Story
In this episode, I’m joined by Laura from Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland.Laura shares her own experience of ectopic pregnancy, a journey that involved emergency surgery, heartbreaking loss, and the struggle with grief and mental health that followed, made even harder by the lack of information and support available to help her cope with the aftermath. She also speaks about the miscarriage she went through before welcoming her little boy, Tadhg, in 2024.Alongside her personal story, we talk about the important work she’s doing with Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland, from raising awareness to helping create a new patient information booklet with the Pregnancy Loss Research Group at UCC, which is now being shared in maternity hospitals across the country.Laura also speaks about the academic paper Stories of Loss, which she co-authored with a group of clinicians, researchers, and fellow advocates to ensure patient voices are included in medical spaces where they are so often missing.This conversation is about loss, resilience, and the power of turning pain into change, so that no one has to face ectopic pregnancy without the information and support they need.This episode is an honest and important listen, and I’m so grateful to Laura for sharing her story with us.💛 As always, if you’ve been impacted by any kind of pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone. Support links and resources are included in the show notesIf this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing or leaving a review, it helps others find us, and it truly means so much.Resources & Links:Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland on InstagramEctopic Pregnancy Information Booklet (UCC & EPI)Academic paper: Stories of LossConnect with Me:Instagram: @Findingspace_dkResources & Support:Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland www.ectopicireland.ie Miscarriage Association of IrelandTel: 01 873 5702www.miscarriage.ie FéileacáinTel: 085 249 6464www.feileacain.iePregnancy and Infant Loss Irelandwww.pregnancyandinfantloss.ieGateway Womenhttps://gateway-women.com/bio/ Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapywww.iacp.ie Irish Fertility Counsellors Associationhttps://fertilitycounsellors.ie/ Other Support Groups:https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/bereavement-care/bereavement-support-groups/ Music Credit to Purple Planet 55245402
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Episode 16 - Natalie Crawford MD
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, fertility physician, educator, podcast host, author, and mum of two.Natalie shares her own story of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, and together we talk about understanding our cycles, subchorionic hematomas, and how doctors can better support patients through the emotional side of TTC and loss.We also talk about navigating recurrent miscarriage, and I share some reflections on a recent Irish study titled “Recurrent miscarriage and infertility services and supports: A qualitative study of views and experiences in the Republic of Ireland.This conversation is full of compassion, honesty, and practical insight for anyone on a fertility journey. I’m so grateful to Natalie for bringing both her knowledge and her personal experience into this conversation.Connect with Natalie:Website: nataliecrawfordmd.comInstagram: @nataliecrawfordmdPodcast: As a WomanHer debut book The Fertility Formula is coming in 2026.💛 As always, if you’ve been impacted by pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone. Support links and resources are included in the show notes.If this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing or leaving a review, it helps others find us, and it truly means so much.Connect with Me:Instagram: @Findingspace_dkResources & Support:Miscarriage Association of IrelandTel: 01 873 5702www.miscarriage.ie FéileacáinTel: 085 249 6464www.feileacain.ieEctopic Pregnancy Ireland www.ectopicireland.ie Pregnancy and Infant Loss Irelandwww.pregnancyandinfantloss.ieGateway Womenhttps://gateway-women.com/bio/ Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapywww.iacp.ie Irish Fertility Counsellors Associationhttps://fertilitycounsellors.ie/ Other Support Groups:https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/bereavement-care/bereavement-support-groups/ Music Credit to Purple Planet 55245402
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Episode 15 - Ana's Story
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Ana, a General nurse whose first pregnancy ended in an ectopic and the removal of her right fallopian tube. Just days after her positive test, Ana began spotting. What followed was a whirlwind of hospital visits, confusing test results, and surgery, all without clear communication or follow-up care.She shares so honestly about the grief, loneliness, and isolation that followed, and the lasting impact it’s had on her. As a healthcare professional herself, Ana also reflects on the gaps in compassionate care for those experiencing pregnancy loss.This episode discusses ectopic pregnancy, surgery, and loss in detail, so please take care as you listen. 💛 As always, if you’ve been impacted by any kind of pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone. Support links and resources are included in the show notesIf this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing or leaving a review, it helps others find us, and it truly means so much.Resources & Support:Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland www.ectopicireland.ie The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust (UK)www.ectopic.org.ukMiscarriage Association of IrelandTel: 01 873 5702www.miscarriage.ie FéileacáinTel: 085 249 6464www.feileacain.iePregnancy and Infant Loss Irelandwww.pregnancyandinfantloss.ieGateway Womenhttps://gateway-women.com/bio/ Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapywww.iacp.ie Irish Fertility Counsellors Associationhttps://fertilitycounsellors.ie/ Other Support Groups:https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/bereavement-care/bereavement-support-groups/ Music Credit to Purple Planet 55245402
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Episode 14 - Laura's Story
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Laura Boland, a baby massage instructor and mum from Limerick who has been through an incredibly emotional fertility journey over the past five years.Laura shares her experience of endometriosis, and a blocked fallopian tube. Her path has included IUI, IVF, the early birth of her son Charlie who spent 11 weeks in NICU, as well as multiple IVF rounds, failed cycles, an ectopic pregnancy, and the heartbreaking loss of another baby earlier this year.She speaks with such honesty about the emotional impact, the physical toll, the silence around loss, and the gaps in care including the insensitive language she’s encountered along the way. And through it all, she continues to care for others, both through her baby massage work and supporting people experiencing homelessness.This is a very emotional episode. Laura talks in detail about early labour, pregnancy loss, and difficult medical experiences so please take care as you listen.💛 As always, if you’ve been impacted by any kind of pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone. Support links and resources are included in the show notesIf this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing or leaving a review, it helps others find us, and it truly means so much.Connect with Laura:Instagram: @butterflybambinos_babymassage.Connect with Me:Instagram: @Findingspace_dkResources & Support:Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland www.ectopicireland.ie Miscarriage Association of IrelandTel: 01 873 5702www.miscarriage.ie FéileacáinTel: 085 249 6464www.feileacain.iePregnancy and Infant Loss Irelandwww.pregnancyandinfantloss.ieGateway Womenhttps://gateway-women.com/bio/ Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapywww.iacp.ie Irish Fertility Counsellors Associationhttps://fertilitycounsellors.ie/ Other Support Groups:https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/bereavement-care/bereavement-support-groups/ Music Credit to Purple Planet 55245402
Finding Space is a podcast dedicated to miscarriage, pregnancy loss, the challenges of trying to conceive, and the heartbreak of never bringing a baby home. I know how isolating this journey can feel; and my mission is to remind you that you are never alone. Whether you’re grieving, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand, I invite you to join me for honest, raw conversations as we create space for healing, connection, and hope.
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