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Today’s Guest
Hannah Jongeward
Hannah is a wife and mom of 3 girls and 1 boy. She enjoys thrift shopping, homeschooling, and spending time with her family. After her third child, Hannah had a miscarriage during her first trimester – an experience that was difficult to grieve and emotionally process. In this episode, she kindly opens her heart and shares her story in the hopes of helping other women (and their spouses) through this difficult time in life.
INSTAGRAM: @theredheadsnest (daily life)
@hello_huckleberry (shop for nursery decor, gently used kids clothing, and items for mom)
You’ll Learn
The first signs and symptoms that something was amiss with the pregnancy
The physical experience of going through a miscarriage
The importance of your support system when it comes to emotional healing
Is there a right way to grieve?
- Hannah’s way of honoring the life of her lost baby
- Getting pregnant after a miscarriage & rainbow babies
Resources
- Study about spontaneous first trimester miscarriage rates, as mentioned at the beginning of the show
- Comfort for Grieving Hearts: Hope & Encouragement for Times of Loss by Gary Roe – While not specific to grieving a miscarriage, this book is gently and beautifully written and offers words applicable to overcoming the loss of a baby.
