In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to community member Lizzie about chemical pregnancy, and the dispassion with which it is treated.They discuss Lizzie's experiences of early miscarriage, brought on by symptoms of chemical pregnancy. Lizzie talks about the lack of compassion from healthcare staff and the cold manner in which she was treated. She recounts the strict medical guidelines and numerous delays she suffered, including a 12 month wait for an NHS-funded IVF treatment. Lizzie also shares the treatments and therapies she used to overcome these challenges in the hope they can help others too.In this episode you will hear:Lizzie’s firsthand account of chemical pregnancyDealing with thoughts of inadequacy when comparing her situation to her friends experiencesLizzie’s time in the early pregnancy unit and its lack of compassionFeelings of shame and embarrassment after receiving her diagnosisHer decision to seek acupuncture and other therapeutic methodsFor help with your fertility journey, try https://www.fertilitysupport.expert/The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesWe are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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