Losing Three Babies to Cervical Insufficiency (IC): Alyce’s Secondary Infertility and Loss Journey
The Space Between Two LinesShow Notes
Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of second trimester pregnancy loss and medical trauma which may be distressing for some listeners.
In this profoundly moving episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex sits down with Alyce, a teacher and mother from the Gold Coast, Queensland, who shares her extraordinary journey through the highs and lows of building a family. From a surprise first pregnancy that ended in a traumatic 33-week emergency delivery to navigating the complex "trenches" of recurrent pregnancy loss, incompetent cervix, and rare medical diagnoses, Alyce’s story is a masterclass in medical self-advocacy. This conversation explores the invisible weight of grief, the resilience required to keep moving forward, and the importance of finding a medical team that truly listens.
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