The Worst Girl Gang Ever

This week we spoke to Natalie, 

Following 3 rounds of IVF, the final resulting in a missed miscarriage, Natalie speaks about how she has begun to navigate being childless not by choice. She talks about her experience of fertility testing and IVF and the difficulties she had both physically and emotionally, with medical professionals. 

We speak about expectations, misconceptions and how to look after yourself properly. As a therapist herself, Natalie learned that she would need to make some changes to protect and restore her mental wellbeing and that those changes would come with guilt. 

We explore guilt, shame and how it feels to be ambivalent about becoming a parent, before having that decision taken from you. 

A very thought provoking episode. 
We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we chat to Nathalie Van Haaren, she shares her profound journey through loss, pregnancy, and healing after the tragic loss of her daughter Amaya. She discusses cultural differences, emotional resilience, spiritual perspectives, and her work supporting women through transitions and grief.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

During this episode we chat with our pal Jayna about miscarriage, complications, and the difficulties we face when we come face to face with the fact that everything 'might not' be ok. 
We chat about childhood beliefs and how they are challenged when we don't fall into the 'disney narrative' and how this can shake more than just our confidence in the ability to have a baby. 
We also talk about testing and the gap in knowledge between natural pregnancy and IVF - if you're in this gap, give this episode a listen! 
We recorded this in December.... so please excuse the weather chat.... it was a different time!!! 
We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

In this episode, Amanda shares her personal journey through fertility challenges, including her diagnosis of Mosaic Turner Syndrome and her experiences with IVF. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of the IVF process, the importance of managing expectations, and the joy of motherhood after a long and difficult journey. Amanda emphasizes the need for support and open conversations about fertility issues, highlighting the significance of having a trusted doctor and community during this challenging time.
We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week we chat to Louisa, founder of ‘Zion’s Lighthouse’ and host of podcast ‘Love, life & loss’ (links at the bottom of the shownotes) 
Louisa shares her journey through miscarriage and how the loss of her beautiful Zion after he was born prematurely inspired her to start ‘Zion’s Lighthouse’ an organisation devoted to advocacy, support and education around Baby Loss. 
Listen to Louisa’s podcast on spotify ‘Love, Life & Loss’ 
https://open.spotify.com/show/4VTbAKipdy2KGNFN2gkr1k
https://www.zionslighthouse.co.uk/
We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk