No One Told Us

Episode 85: Navigating Grief: Support After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Loss with Jessica Zucker

No One Told Us

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Episode 85: Navigating Grief: Support After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Loss with Jessica Zucker

This week Rachael speaks with psychologist Jessica Zucker about her experiences with miscarriage and her efforts to normalize conversations around women's reproductive health. Jessica shares insights from her books, including 'I Had a Miscarriage' and 'Normalize It', emphasizing the need to break the stigma surrounding these topics.

Inside this episode:

The ongoing emotional impact of miscarriage and loss

How to support friends dealing with loss

The often overlooked topic of termination for medical reasons

Body image issues post-loss and the pressures women face regarding their bodies

And so much more!

Mentioned in this episode:

Jessica’s website: https://www.drjessicazucker.com/normalize-it

Normalize It: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683738144

I Had A Miscarriage: https://www.drjessicazucker.com/i-had-a-miscarriage

Jessica’s Instagram: @ihadamiscarriage

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