Today we have Dr. E Goldblatt Hyatt on the podcast with us. They are an associate professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Dr. Goldblatt Hyatt is also a private practice clinician focusing on baby loss and TFMR. We'll be talking about their research on TFMR and queer family making. ... Today's episode is sponsored by: "A way through After TFM…

“How will I know when I’m ready to share my TFMR story and where and how should I share it?” We go into when and how and where you could decide to tell or NOT tell your story of ending your precious pregnancy for health reasons in this episode. SPONSORED BY THE TFMR GRIEF CIRCLE PROGRAM, ASCEND: If you are a bereaved TFMR parent looking for group g…

Riata shares her story of her baby Riana and the diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD, a heart defect) and T21. Riata was 29 at the time of this first pregnancy. She had to travel for care, due to living in a very rural part of Wyoming. Riata wishes to share her story to remind those opposed to abortion that abo…

Carmen Grover is mom to 11 babies, 4 earthside and 7 in her heart. These are their names in order: Amity, Will, Kaia, Baby G, Case, Maelie, Butterfly Baby, Jude, Aida, Zach, and Charlotte. She is the author of A Diary to My Babies and the journal companion to that grief memoir, A Diary to Our Babies. Two of her losses have been to TFMR and she's co…

When TFMR is for YOUR health, also called Termination for Maternal Health or Termination for the Pregnant Person’s Health, it can bring an extra layer of survivor’s guilt. Marie-Laure shares how she lost her baby Juliette to early onset preeclampsia with severe features and IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction). Her symptoms became more pronounced…

Samantha is a TFMR mom who lost her second daughter to anencephaly at 17 weeks pregnant. She came on today to share how this great loss has shifted her relationships and beliefs. Resources mentioned: 1. ASCEND TFMR Grief Circle - If you are a bereaved TFMR parent looking for group grief support, I invite you to check out our upcoming grief circles …

Ale Muñoz, co-author and editor of TFMR story anthology “Flowers in Our Womb” shares the inspiration behind this book and why sharing your own story of TFMR pregnancy loss can be so transformative. Find Flowers in Our Womb on Amazon in Kindle (e-book), paperback, and hardcover https://a.co/d/5jAa5eF Resources mentioned: 1.“Releasing a Wanted Pregna…

Alissa shares how she got a “grey” diagnosis (a term for a condition that could be survivable through fatal, on a spectrum of outcomes) for her baby in her second trimester which led to a decision to end her wanted pregnancy. As a postpartum and high-risk NICU and PICU healthcare worker herself, she felt that her prior knowledge and vicarious lived…

Becky shares her story of IVF and embryo loss followed by TFMR for Down’s Syndrome. After all the fertility challenges, she was able to get pregnant again with what is currently a healthy pregnancy. Listen in to her journey through pregnancy after TFMR and how she lives with grief and hope at the same time. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support Cir…

Jenn Hepton, parenting coach and founder of Motherhood Redefined + Loss in Transition shares her story of losing twins to TFMR, her other fertility and miscarriage losses and stillbirth of baby Loey. Even through all these tragic losses, Jenn shares light and healing through EFT, the "T.I.M.E. technique" and hypnobreathwork - practices she has used…

Liz tells her story of receiving an Edward's Syndrome (also known as T18) diagnosis and coming up against restrictive abortion laws and little understanding in the abortion space for her pregnancy loss. She also shares her experience with grieving during a time of massive loss with the Palestinian genocide. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support Cir…

Robin Imholte, a TFMR mom and mom to a rainbow baby born after loss, tells her story of her baby's giant omphalocele diagnosis, a condition where organs are developing (or very poorly developing) outside of the body cavity. She shares her struggle with TTC (trying to conceive) after the death of her baby Ellie. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support…

Sex and intimacy after a traumatic baby loss/pregnancy loss can be HARD, and can create opportunities for healing. Kate Carson, baby loss coach, shares FIVE impediments to intimacy after TFMR pregnancy loss and some beautiful tools and practices to gently come back into your body and sensuality. Resources mentioned: 1st Program opportunity! Join Ka…

Are you isolating in the grief of TFMR pregnancy loss? Listen to hear about 3 reasons WHY you may be isolating and how to care for yourself in this isolating experience. Resources mentioned: Learn more and apply to join the upcoming TFMR grief circle program Ascend here: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/ascend-apply My free Facebook group for terminati…

Grief can be especially hard around the holidays and through the new year with expectations to be "joyful" and "cheerful." In this episode I answer questions from other TFMR parents in the community about getting through the holidays. You'll hear 4 main tips PLUS an explanation of "Grieving in 4D." This episode was originally recorded as a live vid…

After losing one baby early into a twin pregnancy, Lia then received a poor prenatal diagnosis of T21 (Down Syndrome) with her surviving twin. She recounts how she made memories and connections even in the hardest time between diagnosis and decision and ending her wanted pregnancy. And to join our upcoming TFMR support group program, Ascend apply h…

On letting others be wrong about you. Important in the grief of a termination pregnancy loss. Listen in to hear how this one practice has helped my grief as a TFMR mom. And you are invited to join us in our upcoming TFMR Grief Circle program, Ascend. Learn more and apply here: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/ascend-apply And come and join us in the fr…

Resources mentioned: My free Facebook group for termination for medical reasons (TFMR) parents which you can apply to join here: Resources for TFMR ***** TFMR Support Sanctuary ***** And if you would like to share *your* TFMR Story on "Our TFMR Stories," email me here to find out more: sabrina at theTFMRdoula dot com Music clip: Pamgaea by Kevin Ma…

This episode is for people in the awful limboland between a poor prenatal diagnosis and their termination. You may be wondering, "Which termination procedure should I choose?" Guest expert, author and baby loss family advisor trained, Sherokee Ilse, gives insight into how to decide between D&E (surgical) and L&D (labor/medical) termination AND how …

Kate, a TFMR mom and mom to two living kids, tells her story of her baby's holoprosencephaly diagnosis, a brain abnormality. She shares her mental health story around the death of her baby and then a subsequent pregnancy (sub-pregnancy) after loss, and the trauma of a prolonged hospitalization/NICU stay in said sub-pregnancy. Resources mentioned: M…

Before I became a Pregnancy Loss Doula, I went through TFMR myself. My baby had ies. This is my story of my 2nd pregnancy that ended in my baby dying from a termination for medical reasons due to hydrops, cystic hygroma and other anomalies. I also share some ways I began to heal the trauma afterwards. Resources mentioned: My free Facebook group for…

PETER WARD Peter has followed up his debut solo album, with Train To Key Biscayne, a collection of 12 original songs from Peter. We will find out about Peter’s journey and talk about the new album, which is loaded with friends. ADAM HOLT Adam is out of Alabama and he brings his smokin’ guitar and soulful voice to the music on Kind Of Blues, his lat…

KATIE HENRY Katie has released her debut album, High Road. A collection of song features the musical skills of this NJ native. I look forward to traveling with Katie and learning of her journey. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE CHRIS O’LEARY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Chris returns to talk about 7 Minutes Late, his latest album. All new music from Chris telling t…

BOB MARGOLIN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Bob returns to talk about his new self-titled album. The album contains 6 originals and 9 songs Bob hand selected from his mentors and friends. TRUDY LYNN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Trudy was scheduled for a month ago when we could not connect. Tonight, we finally get to chat with her about the new music on Blues Keep …

Hello! We're talking a different kind of Balls this week... We're talking cricket balls. This is a documentary about the England Physical Disability team who are playing a tri-series (against Pakistan and Bangladesh) In Worcester this Summer.

Play offs are upon us! We have a chat ahead of Villa taking on Middlesbrough in the championship play offs. You'll get an update on out mission to rename a pub in Wolverhampton "The Nuno", And we talk to a very happy Blues fan who's making his love for Garry Monk rather permanent.

SO MUCH TO PLAY FOR. It's the LAST weekend of league football for most leagues and we have got all the chat you need to give you the low down on everyone. After a pub in Burnley has renamed themselves the Sean Dyche Pub-We decide that we would like to try and get a pub in Wolverhampton to name re-name their pub The Nuno!…

THE SEASON IS NEARLY OVER! AHHHH exciting/scary/sad times full of lots of drama as our local teams fight to either go up or stay up! We've got your latest gossip and results. We laugh at the terrible tattoos footballers have payed for with all of their millions of pounds... And we celebrate the 90th Birthday of an Aston Villa legend.…

The end of the season is fast approaching! And that means that pretty much EVERY game is important for our midlands teams who are either battling for promotion or fighting against relegation. We'll bring you up to date on everything you need to know :) Did you know that the football league was formed 130 years ago this week?? Can you remember the t…

An all round general update on West Midlands football this week... We reflect on last weeks games and look ahead to a football filled weekend as the end of the season fast approaches! We also discuss this weeks Drama at West Brom as Manager Alan Pardew looses his job.

This week we reflect on England's Performance in the international friendlies... we'll tell you about a very special Grandad who's had a better week than most...And if anyone could let us know what the name of the event Amelia calls: "the ice sweeping thing" at the Winter Olympics is, that would be very useful. Oh and of course look ahead to what o…

It's international week! So we have a bit of a chat about that... we obviously look back at our local sides from the last week and as part of that we have a little celebration for blues (who got a much needed win) with a special blues fan :)

The best episode of Babs Talk Balls yet. We bring you a world exclusive of a new game- Yay or Neigh! Love football and horse racing? Or just think horse names are funny? THIS is the game for you. Also loads of intelligent chat about football. Of course.

Amelia and producer Sam welcome new Blues manger Garry Monk and ask "him" the questions you never knew you wanted answering. And of course they have a look back at what's happened with all our West Midland's teams over the last week.

Amelia and Producer Sam talk you through everything you need to know about football in the midlands this week. We reflect on West Brom, Aston Villa, Wolves and Blues results, look ahead at what to watch on TV this weekend and talk naughty footballers.

05/08/17 - Show #372 Celebrating WOMEN IN BLUES for Mother's Day Week THORNETTA DAVIS Thornetta Davis’ new album, Honest Woman, is a collection of 13 originals that show the incredible strength of this Detroit native. The Queen Of Detroit Blues joined me to talk about her journey…the joy she finds in sharing her music her dominance at the DMA this …

LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH "MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW" The John Weeks Band are John on gutitars & vocals, Andras "AC" Csapo on keys, harmonica and vocal, Curtis hawkins on bass and Tim "Chooch" Molinario on drum and their debut album is simply entitled John Weeks Band. They share a blend of blues, funk and rock and we will chat wit…

Hilda Lamas began singing at the age of 4 and continued to do so in social settings. While in college getting her degree in Biology, Music again came calling and this time Hilda answered. With the release of her second album, Love Me Alone this past March and she is beginning to make a name for herself on the blues circuit, perfoming on the same at…

Frank Bang spent 5 years touring with Buddy Guy, has played on stage with Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews and Carlos Santana to name a few. He released 4 albums, and then took time off to raise his family. Now he and his band Secret Stash are back making music. His latest album is Double Dare and will be released on May 21. Frank will join me to discus…

With 12 cd releases and constant globe-trotting London-born Eddie Martin has been called "The Ambassador of British Blues". Nominated best UK Blues Guitarist, Best Harmonica Player, Best Band, Best Acoustic Artist and Best Blues cd release many times, his songs have made it onto TV and film soundtracks. Featuring funky blues harmonica, whisky stain…

Terry Evans' musical journey began in Vicksburg, Mississippi and has been racing along ever since. In the sixties, Terry worked with an a cappella group called The Knights, touring throughout the South in clubs and juke joints. He worked with Ry Cooder and others as he continued on his solo journey. His songs have been recorded by Pops Staples and …

Lisa Biales began her career at 13 and has released 6 albums on her own label since then. She weaves a down home blues vernacular with finger style guitar to create songs that feel like they have been around forever. Her latest is entitled Just Like Honey, which could be a description of the way she vocalizes her music. I will sit with Lisa to lear…

Colin McGrath did not make the show this eveing... Sybil Gage is an award winning Jazz and Blues singer/songwriter who has been compared to Eartha Kitt, Dinah Washington, Pearl Bailey, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Laura Nyro, and Janis Joplin. Her latest album, “NOLA Calling” was also nominated forBest Self Produced CD by the International Blues Challenge o…

Clay Melton was born in Louisiana, but lives in Texas now. At age 11 he heard Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" and he knew what he wanted in life...to play the guitar. Now, at 17, Clay is making heads turn everywhere he goes. He has opened for the legendary Johnny Winter and is writing and performing original music with his bandmates, Wes …