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Interview with Nishaa Johnson: Pregnancy Loss Survivor & Advocate
This week Mary and Alex sat down with Nishaa, a performer, teacher and music advocate based in Orlando, FL. Her journey with infertility began in 2014, when she was unable to conceive again after a miscarriage. She went on to go through 3 rounds of IVF, however was unsuccessful in carrying a baby to term. She is currently 36 weeks pregnant after a truly miraculous conception. This podcast will be her first time talking about her infertility struggles.
Episode Highlights
· Nishaa’s story [1:25]
· The IVF journey [2:30]
· No early warning signs [4:58]
· Putting on a brace face [6:02]
· Addressing emotional well-being [6:45]
· Physical recovery [8:37]
· Remembering our losses [11:29]
· Feeling like yourself through loss [13:32]
· No wrong way to deal with grief [16:10]
· It doesn't happen for everyone [17:00]
· Pressure to conceive [18:10]
· Advice for those going through infertility [19:15]
· Time heals [23:15]
· Taking care of our bodies is important [24:42]
· Infertility doesn't define you [25:02]
· Miraculous endings [26:00]
· Thank you! [27:22]
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Summary Keywords
rainbow babies, miscarriage, mourning loss, ER experience, diagnosis, women, gynecology, health, womb stories, endometrial cancer, relationships, mother, daughter, cancer
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