Episode 85 -IVF, Pregnancy, Placental Abruption, Late Term Loss, Birth and Life as a Mother to One on Earth and One in Heaven with Dani of My Darling Hart
In this week's episode I speak with Dani of @mydarlinghart. Dani is the kind of human that I watch in awe, knowing that what she has navigated must have broken her in ways most of us will never understand and yet, she manages to shine in the reality of her life and all that she has been through.
Dani is a 34-year-old wife and mama, who resides in Newcastle NSW. She has two beautiful daughters; Bonnie Hart in the stars and Inka James, who was born earthside this past Valentine’s Day.
Dani has poured her heart into a social media space, where she vulnerably shares her journey navigating infertility, baby loss, grief, and motherhood. She has recently found purpose in her pain, starting a volunteer role in Red Nose Australia’s new Footprints program.
She is passionate about sharing awareness and information (on safer pregnancy programs, safe sleep and bereavement care) and hopes that in the future, no parent will ever have to suffer the heartache of pregnancy or infant loss.
In this episode we talk about …
+ Dani's story of conception and pregnancy with each of her girls
+ Placental abruption and how that lead to the loss of her first daughter Bonnie Hart
+ How she navigated that time and when she knew she was ready to begin IVF again
+ What pregnancy after loss was like and how Dani was able to move into this next pregnancy at all
+ How history repeated itself in the way of another placental abruption, and how she feared the worst
+ What her birth was like with Inka James
+ How motherhood has been since welcoming her beautiful Inka James into her arms
+ What she is focusing on now and how we can support other parents navigating the unfathomable loss of an infant
Dani mentions her work with Red Nose Australia’s new Footprints Program and as mentioned on the episode, I want to make mention to this in case you are called to offer support in Bonnie’s honour.
Every year in Australia more than 2000 families face the heartbreak of stillbirth or infant death, and more than 100,000 experience early pregnancy loss. Red Nose is Australia’s leading organisation dedicated to saving little lives through world-class research, evidence-based education, and vital bereavement support services for families impacted by the death of a baby or child during pregnancy, birth, infancy and early childhood.
Red Nose’s mission is to reduce nine deaths a day, ensure every parent is supported, and to make sure no more families have to endure the pain and heartbreak of losing their baby or child. If you have a little one at home, or are pregnant, please visit Red Nose’s Advice Hub for life-saving Safe Sleep and Safer Pregnancy advice and other education.
If you have been affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child during pregnancy, birth, infancy or childhood, Red Nose can provide specialised bereavement support free of charge. For more information call the 24/7 Red Nose Grief and Loss Support Line on 1300 308 307 or visit rednosegriefandloss.org.au. Finally, you can make a difference and help fund world-leading research and support families impacted by death of a baby or child by making a donation to Red Nose.
The Awakened Pregnancy Podcast is proud to have made a donation of $200 to Red Nose Australia in Bonnie Hart's honour.
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