EPISODE 10: How Lived Experiences Shape Medical Perspectives with Dr Mariam Chaalan and Dr Ali Hodgkinson Video
The Miscarriage RebellionShow Notes
In this special bonus episode, we bring together two practising doctors: @askthedoctor Dr Mariam Chaalan, and Dr. Ali Hodgkinson from Genea Fertility.
Pink Elephants co-founder and CEO, Sam Payne chats to the doctors about the many aspects of pregnancy loss. They delve into how narratives can shift, misperceptions can be challenged, and the crucial role lived experience plays in reshaping perspectives.
This episode is a testament to the power of empathy and understanding in the realm of women's health. Get ready for an insightful journey into the lives of these remarkable doctors and the profound lessons they've learned along the way.
Get in touch with Dr Mariam:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamchaalan/
https://www.instagram.com/ask.the.dr/
Get in touch with Dr Ali:
https://www.instagram.com/dr.ali.hodgkinson/
https://www.dralihodgkinson.com/
https://www.genea.com.au/natural-conception/not-just-ivf/fertility-assessment
EARLY PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT
If you or someone you know has experienced miscarriage or early pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone.
* For crisis support, please call Lifeline - 13 11 14. * Access all our support [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/65/find-support] * Connect with Peer Support [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/75/peer-support-live-chat] * Join Online Communities [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/74/peer-support-online-communities] * Emotional Support Resources [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/73/emotional-support] * Follow @pinkelephantssupport [https://www.instagram.com/pinkelephantssupport]
STACEY JUNE LEWIS
If you'd like to reach out to Stacey for counselling she is currently taking new clients. Find out more via her Website [https://www.staceyjune.com/homepage] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/staceyjune_therapist/].
You can also follow her personal Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/staceyjune/] account where she shares some of her lived experience.
JOIN THE MISCARRIAGE REBELLION [https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/page/216/the-miscarriage-rebellion]
Pink Elephants believe everyone deserves support following the loss of their baby.
We have been providing support to many ten's of thousands of people for nearly 8 years, raising funds through generous donors. We now need ongoing Government support to empower our circle of support.
We are calling on the Government to provide us with $1.6million over 4 years to help bridge the gap. Sign our petition. [https://miscarriagerebellion.good.do/themiscarriagerebellion/pink-elephants-petition/]
Early pregnancy loss is not just a private grief, but a national issue that requires collective empathy, awareness, and action. By recognising and addressing this, we can make meaningful change in the lives of 100,000+ women who experience early pregnancy loss every year.
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