S3E11: The Silent, Secret Grief of Miscarriage and the Pressure to Become a Mom

<p>Lady, when did you decide whether or not you wanted children? Were you socialized to tie your womanhood to being a mother? Have you thought about what you really want? Do you know what influenced that decision?</p> <p>In today’s episode, Terri and Dom discuss their decision on having children and what factors led to their choices. More importantly, the ladies dive into a conversation that many women experience but until recently have not openly shared. Infertility. Miscarriage.</p> <p>Let’s not be silent on these issues. If you have ever experienced any type of fertility and/or gynecological issues, know that you are NOT alone. As you are listening, if you have any questions scroll down as there is a list of resources that may help you. As a community, we want to be here for one another so please be sure to reach out to us in the H.E.R Space Sanctuary. </p> <p> </p> <p>Quote of the Day:</p> <p>"I just think, as women, we have to give ourselves room to be individuals. So when a woman makes a decision for herself, we as women shouldn’t set those hardcore boundaries for another woman. Just like we don’t want men setting hardcore boundaries for us.”</p> <p>-Jada Pinkett-Smith</p> <p> </p> <p>Takeaways:</p> <p>Below are links to information on all the major terms mentioned in today’s episode </p> <p><a href= "https://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/guide/blocked-fallopian-tubes-test#1"> HSG</a> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.verywellfamily.com/explanations-for-unexplained-infertility-4081776"> Unexplained infertility</a> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome"> PCOS</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/intrauterine-insemination/about/pac-20384722"> IUI</a></p> <p><a href= "https://americanpregnancy.org/infertility/in-vitro-fertilization/"> IVF</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/complications/miscarriage/should-i-have-a-d-and-c-dilation_and_curettage_procedure/"> DNC</a></p> <p><a href="http://obgyn.ucla.edu/egg-fr