Trying Again is a story of the usually silent 1 in 4.
Going through a miscarriage can feel very lonely; the Trying Again podcast opens up a conversation into issues surrounding miscarriage and baby loss in a hope to raise awareness of the research, community and people surrounding it.
Trying Again explores miscarriage through the eyes of journalist and host, Rachael Smith. As well as following real-life stories, the podcast is an opportunity to discuss topics such as the language and taboo surrounding miscarriage; when is it right to have sex again?; grief and how to say “Good Bye”; mental health issues; self-care and exploring the role men have in miscarriage.
This is a non-for-profit podcast. There’s also a community of people and charities who are helping to provide advice, facts and research information.
The podcasts genres are health, parenting and personal journal. The format is a mix of interview, storytelling and audio drama.
If you would like to be involved please email tryingagainpodcast@gmail.com or leave a message on the contact page.
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What is a miscarriage?
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks.
NHS Website
Miscarriage is by far the biggest cause of pregnancy loss in the UK, and it’s also the least understood.
Tommy’s
Miscarriage is the most common kind of pregnancy loss, affecting around one in four pregnancies.
The Miscarriage Association
What is my story?
Based on real-life blogs, diary notes and memories written during pregnancy and loss in the first 12 weeks.
There is some bad language and for some, there may be triggers.
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