Making It To Motherhood

Making It To Motherhood
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The journey to motherhood isn’t always straightforward. Zinnia and Maya are two friends who talk frankly and openly about the highs and lows of their unconventional journeys to motherhood as well as the passing of their little angels, all the while giving listeners a dollop of hope and a reason to smile. Topics include baby loss, stillbirth, grief, IVF, fertility, surrogacy and more. Follow us on instagram @MakingItToMotherhood

  1. 02/03/2022

    Episode 16 - Surrogacy abroad and trying for a baby in India, Canada and the US

    Miscarriages, multiple D and Cs, Ashermans Syndrome and being told you can’t carry a baby. Episode sixteen of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Anna Buxton talk about having to turn to international surrogacy and the different experiences she had in India and the United States, as well as Canada. Zinnia also discusses her own UK surrogacy journey and how it differs from surrogacy abroad. Follow @makingittomotherhood Visit makingittomotherhood.com

    53 min

  2. 23/02/2022

    Episode 15 - Genetic screening - how it works and should you do it?

    The world of genetics and genetic screening when it comes to having a baby can be incredibly complicated and daunting. Episode fifteen of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya talk to Genetics Counsellor, Paulina Nassab - a guru in all things genetic screening. They discuss the different types of screening available, current trends and what the future holds around genetics. Maya draws on her own experience of genetic screening after having lost her first son, Leo, to a rare genetic disorder. Follow @makingittomotherhood Visit makingittomotherhood.com

    46 min

  3. 16/02/2022

    Episode 14 - Grief and coping with baby loss - advice from an expert

    The grief journey after baby loss can be all consuming, and sometimes it can seem like there's no way forward. Episode fourteen of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya chat to Kay King - a birth loss doula and grief recovery specialist. Kay talks about the grief journey, navigating the fourth trimester, managing relationships and trying again after loss. Follow @makingittomotherhood Visit makingittomotherhood.com

    1h 1m

  4. 09/02/2022

    Episode 13 - Twin Loss and managing a pregnancy with twin-to-twin transfer syndrome

    You find out you're pregnant and that you're having twins. But then you're told about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Episode thirteen of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya talk to Lauren who was diagnosed with TTTS - a rollercoaster of a pregnancy journey that tragically ended in the passing of her beautiful boys. Follow @makingittomotherhood Visit makingittomotherhood.com

    47 min

  5. 02/02/2022

    Episode 12 - IVF and genetic screening - sorting fact from fiction

    With an abundance of information out there on fertility treatment and genetics, it can be a minefield trying to navigate which avenue is right for you. Episode twelve of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya speak to Dr Davis, an experienced fertility consultant who also happens to be Maya's IVF doctor. Having worked at one of the world's best IVF clinics, he's also an expert in PGT screening, and willingly shares his knowledge and advice as well as debunks an IVF myth or two.

    1h 2m

  6. 26/01/2022

    Episode 11 - Micro Preemies and spending 67 days in NICU with premature twins

    You've been through hell and back trying to get pregnant, find out you're having twins, and then go into labour at just 28 weeks. Episode eleven of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya talk to Megan who gave birth to twins at 28 weeks and then spent a rollercoaster 67 days in NICU before finally being able to bring her babies home.

    54 min

  7. 19/01/2022

    Episode 10 - Surrogacy and delivering someone else’s baby

    Carrying someone else’s baby for nine months is a huge responsibility which culminates in the birth and the ‘hand over’ - but not everything always goes to plan. Episode ten of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and her surrogate Helen share their experiences around the birth of surro-baby Hugo, and what happens after a surrogate has given birth. Zinnia and Maya also share more insights from their baby loss and unconventional motherhood journeys. Follow @makingittomotherhood Visit makingittomotherhood.com

    52 min

  8. 12/01/2022

    Episode 9 - Surrogacy and deciding to carry someone else's baby

    Being pregnant is one thing. Being pregnant with someone else's baby is another. Welcome to the world of surrogacy. Episode nine of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia's surrogate Helen talk about what led her to become a surrogate, and how her experience compared to her expectations. Zinnia and Maya also continue to chat about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to their unconventional journeys to motherhood.

    50 min
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The journey to motherhood isn’t always straightforward. Zinnia and Maya are two friends who talk frankly and openly about the highs and lows of their unconventional journeys to motherhood as well as the passing of their little angels, all the while giving listeners a dollop of hope and a reason to smile. Topics include baby loss, stillbirth, grief, IVF, fertility, surrogacy and more. Follow us on instagram @MakingItToMotherhood

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  • Creator
    Making It To Motherhood
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Making It To Motherhood
  • Show Website
    Making It To Motherhood