In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk about the challenges faced when dealing with loss and fertility issues in the workplace. They share personal stories, like Bex’s experience as a wedding photographer struggling to balance her booked schedule with the difficulties she faced conceiving. Laura and Bex highlight the need for sensitivity and support in the workplace. They explore the delicate balance of returning to work after baby loss and the necessity of proper support from workplaces. They share stories of triggers in professional environments as well as highlight the significance of educating employees about handling these situations.Bex and Laura emphasise that everyone's journey is unique, and the ultimate importance lies in doing what feels right for oneself while embracing self-care and well-being. It is important to better educate and foster understanding around this struggle, not only for pregnant individuals but also for their non-pregnant partners.In this episode you will hear: The impact of the shift to bereavement leave when addressing pregnancy-related issuesThe obstacles Bex faced when returning to work after baby lossHow to manage workplace triggersHow workplaces can effectively support non-pregnant partners The complexities that arise in female-dominated workplaces when addressing fertility strugglesHow to build workplace education and awareness around baby loss and miscarriageIf you want to learn more about the process of returning to work, we offer education and support for Miscarriage & Baby Loss in the Workplace: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/employee-support-for-miscarriage-baby-loss/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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