Making It To Motherhood

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The journey to motherhood isn’t always straightforward. Zinnia and Maya are two friends who talk frankly and openly about the highs and lows of their unconventional journeys to motherhood as well as the passing of their little angels, all the while giving listeners a dollop of hope and a reason to smile. Topics include baby loss, stillbirth, grief, IVF, fertility, surrogacy and more. Follow us on instagram @MakingItToMotherhood

Episode 16 - Surrogacy abroad and trying for a baby in India, Canada and the US
#8
03/02/2022

Miscarriages, multiple D and Cs, Ashermans Syndrome and being told you can’t carry a baby.

Episode sixteen of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Anna Buxton talk about having to turn to international surrogacy and the different experiences she had in India and the United States, as well as Canada. Zinnia also discusses her own UK surrogacy journey and how it differs from surrogacy abroad.

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Episode 15 - Genetic screening - how it works and should you do it?
#6
02/23/2022

The world of genetics and genetic screening when it comes to having a baby can be incredibly complicated and daunting.

Episode fifteen of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya talk to Genetics Counsellor, Paulina Nassab - a guru in all things genetic screening. They discuss the different types of screening available, current trends and what the future holds around genetics. Maya draws on her own experience of genetic screening after having lost her first son, Leo, to a rare genetic disorder.

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Episode 14 - Grief and coping with baby loss - advice from an expert
#6
02/16/2022

The grief journey after baby loss can be all consuming, and sometimes it can seem like there's no way forward.

Episode fourteen of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya chat to Kay King - a birth loss doula and grief recovery specialist. Kay talks about the grief journey, navigating the fourth trimester, managing relationships and trying again after loss.

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Episode 13 - Twin Loss and managing a pregnancy with twin-to-twin transfer syndrome
#5
02/09/2022

You find out you're pregnant and that you're having twins. But then you're told about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

Episode thirteen of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya talk to Lauren who was diagnosed with TTTS - a rollercoaster of a pregnancy journey that tragically ended in the passing of her beautiful boys.

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Episode 12 - IVF and genetic screening - sorting fact from fiction
#4
02/02/2022

With an abundance of information out there on fertility treatment and genetics, it can be a minefield trying to navigate which avenue is right for you.

Episode twelve of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya speak to Dr Davis, an experienced fertility consultant who also happens to be Maya's IVF doctor. Having worked at one of the world's best IVF clinics, he's also an expert in PGT screening, and willingly shares his knowledge and advice as well as debunks an IVF myth or two.


Episode 11 - Micro Preemies and spending 67 days in NICU with premature twins
#3
01/26/2022

You've been through hell and back trying to get pregnant, find out you're having twins, and then go into labour at just 28 weeks.

Episode eleven of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and Maya talk to Megan who gave birth to twins at 28 weeks and then spent a rollercoaster 67 days in NICU before finally being able to bring her babies home.


Episode 10 - Surrogacy and delivering someone else’s baby
#2
01/19/2022

Carrying someone else’s baby for nine months is a huge responsibility which culminates in the birth and the ‘hand over’ - but not everything always goes to plan.

Episode ten of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia and her surrogate Helen share their experiences around the birth of surro-baby Hugo, and what happens after a surrogate has given birth. Zinnia and Maya also share more insights from their baby loss and unconventional motherhood journeys.

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Episode 9 - Surrogacy and deciding to carry someone else's baby
#1
01/12/2022

Being pregnant is one thing. Being pregnant with someone else's baby is another. Welcome to the world of surrogacy.

Episode nine of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia's surrogate Helen talk about what led her to become a surrogate, and how her experience compared to her expectations. Zinnia and Maya also continue to chat about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to their unconventional journeys to motherhood.


Xmas Special: Surviving Christmas After Baby Loss
12/08/2021

You've gone through the trauma of losing your baby and now it's Christmas. It's a time to celebrate with family and be jolly... only you don't have your little bundle of joy to hold in your arms or hang a stocking for.

In this one-off Christmas special, Maya and Zinnia chat about how they found their first Christmases without their little ones and share tips that helped them get through the festive period. And as always they have a good old mother's moan whilst also finding some cheer in their regular big up feature.


Episode 8 - Surrogacy and trying again after loss
#8
09/08/2021

You've experienced a stillbirth and are then told that the risks of carrying again are too high. Enter surrogacy...

Episode eight of the Making It To Motherhood series hears Zinnia talk about her decision to use a surrogate to carry her next baby after a ruptured uterus resulted in a previous stillbirth. Zinnia shines a light on the world of surrogacy, discussing finding a surrogate and experiencing the surrogacy journey. Zinnia and Maya also chat about the everyday ups and downs that surround their baby loss experiences and onward pregnancy journeys.