Rachel - Trauma & Fertility

Trigger Warning: mentions of domestic abuse and infant lossIn this episode, I am joined by Social worker Rachel who became a young mum and experienced many hurdles through her fertility journey. Rachel talks about her son being diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease and the journey they went on, the aftermath and starting trying to conceive. What we discussed:Her life and how if changed after her mum remarriedHer son’s diagnosis and the process which her and her husband went throughThe issues raised after her son’s death and the support she receivedHow her experiences led her to her career and what she does to support others who may be in a similar situation as herRachel talks about her remarriage and how another hurdle was thrown at herRachel and her new husband desire to start a family and the problems raised through thisThe process of trying to get pregnant and all the treatments that Rachel had to go through How we should focus more on Women's health from an early ageSocials:Follow @TheFertilityPodcast on InstagramFollow @YourFertilityNurse on InstagramFollow @DancinginBabydust on InstagramFollow @Fatpositivefertility on InstagramFind out more about Hannah Pearn at Acupuncture Fertility London - Hannah Pearn Acupuncture