Pregnancy with Anencephaly
Pregnancy with Anencephaly  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
Published On: Mon Oct 14 2024
Description: Pregnancy with Anencephaly: Shay's Story (Part 2) To honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we have a special episode of the BoldLittleMinds MomCast. Krissy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Shay, a mother who shares her deeply personal experiences with multiple pregnancy losses, including a pregnancy affected by anencephaly. They discuss the emotional struggles and difficult decisions faced, highlighting Shay's courage and determination to carry her pregnancy to term to donate her son's organs. The podcast emphasizes the importance of sharing stories of pregnancy and infant loss to provide support and awareness, especially during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Shay through Instagram for support and to access more of the conversation in the Bonus Episode, available on Krissy's free Substack. This is Shay's second appearance on the MomCast. You can listen to Episode 6 for her full story. Connect with Shay: https://www.instagram.com/sensoryseekingkids/ https://www.sensoryseekingkids.com/ Share your story on the podcast or Connect with Krissy: boldlittleminds@gmail.com https://boldlittleminds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/boldlittleminds/ https://boldlittleminds.substack.com/ 00:00 Introduction to a Special Episode 00:46 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness 02:12 Understanding Anencephaly 03:18 Shay's Journey Through Loss 04:23 A Love Story Amidst Challenges 14:20 Facing the Heartbreaking Diagnosis 21:48 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pregnancy News 23:23 Deciding to Carry to Term 25:42 Navigating a Rare Diagnosis 28:18 The Journey Towards Organ Donation 33:44 The Birth and Loss of Baby Brian 37:09 Honoring Baby Brian's Memory 38:44 Moving Forward and Trying Again 46:03 Advocating for Awareness and Support 48:23 Conclusion and Call to Action