S4 EP101: Katie Higgs: Pregnancy Loss/Low Progesterone + Homebirth/Rainbow baby

<p>Today’s show features the inspiring and, at times, hearbreaking journey from Brisbane mum-of-two, Katie.&nbsp;</p><p>Within a year after the birth of her son, Vance, Katie felt ready to try for a second child. As soon as her cycle returned, that dream became a reality when she conceived on her next ovulation. Sadly, she would suffer a pregnancy loss shortly after. Feeling positive it was her body doing what it was designed to do, in acceptance and trust, she moved on to fall pregnant again a short time later. </p><p>After a second pregnancy loss, Katie began to feel a pang of doubt that maybe there was something deeper going on. As she experienced her fourth pregnancy loss, she was already deep in the trenches searching for answers. </p><p>She shares how a podcast that flippantly spoke about the symptoms of low progesterone planted a seed of curiosity, and how she coped with the anxiety during her pregnancy, caused from so many losses, to go on to have the birth she had dreamed of to bring her rainbow baby home safely.&nbsp;</p><p>Show Links: </p><p>Vance's Birth Story: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4voosxrpANVGIALsCZIVwx?si=24bb5374cce648e4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Season 1 Episode 1</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiejhiggs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@katiejhiggs</a></p><p>Midwives: Meg and Ma'et from <a href="https://www.itavmidwifery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">It Takes A Village Midwifery</a></p><p>Course: <a href="https://www.freebirthsociety.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free Birth Society</a></p><p>Facebook Groups: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064557767769" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Miscarriage Awareness Facebook Page</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/170711973133677" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Recurrent Miscarriage/Early Pregnancy Loss Support Facebook Page</a></p><p><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>We are not medical practitioners.