Ep 59: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss: Balancing Hope, Fear, and Self-Compassion with Jennifer Robertson
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jennifer Robertson, a fertility coach, holistic life coach, and the inspiring author of The Injustice of Infertility.
Jennifer shares her seven-year journey through infertility and pregnancy loss, offering raw insights and practical tools that have helped her and countless women worldwide reclaim hope and joy.
Together, we explore the emotional complexities of pregnancy after loss and how to navigate this path while carrying both grief and joy.
Jennifer provides strategies to manage the intense anxiety and fear that can overshadow pregnancy after loss, emphasising the importance of self-compassion, gentle routines, and community support.
She explains a five-step process for handling worst-case scenario thinking, which includes mindfulness techniques, grounding routines, and building emotional resilience.
A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the value of finding a community that truly understands your journey, like Jennifer’s own Your Pregnancy Haven. This supportive space offers guidance and validation for women navigating pregnancy after loss, giving them the tools and courage to face their challenges.
Jennifer reminds us of the power of leaning into hope while also acknowledging the profound grief that often accompanies this experience.
The episode also highlights how to move beyond toxic positivity and embrace a balanced mindset that honours both the difficulties and the blessings of pregnancy after loss.
Whether you’re currently pregnant after a loss, have recently experienced a loss, or are in postpartum after infertility, this episode provides essential wisdom and compassionate advice for every stage of the journey.
To connect further with Jennifer:
IG - @yourpregnancyhaven
Sign up to 'My Pregnancy Haven': https://www.jenniferrobertson.co/a/2147498812/QDXV2zGF
website - www.yourpregnancyhaven.co
blog - www.yourpregnancyhaven.co/blog
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
For those seeking guidance and support, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and there are resources and communities ready to help you through your healing journey. Thank you for tuning in, and if you found this episode valuable, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. We look forward to supporting you in the next episode.
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