Molly endured the life-or-death experience of an ectopic pregnancy. Then, when her obstetrician said it was safe, she got pregnant again and delivered a healthy baby boy.

Today, she has two children under the age of two. And while Molly is grateful to have had two successful pregnancies, the journey was fraught with the frustration of having to explain her history again and again.

So, what can we do to make women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss feel supported?

On this episode of Tell Me More, Molly joins me to discuss her first pregnancy, walking us through the nine weeks leading up to an emergency ultrasound and surgery to treat her ectopic pregnancy. 

She explains how three different practitioners offered very different prognoses for her second pregnancy and what she did to take charge of the process when she was pregnant for the third time.

Listen in to understand why the system doesn’t work for women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss and learn what obstetricians can do to support women during and after an ectopic pregnancy.

Key Takeaways

How Molly’s first pregnancy was confirmed through a message in her online portal

The gas pains, constipation and spotting that led Molly to have a series of bloodwork and exams

Why Molly went to Google to find out what her bloodwork should look like

Molly’s experience having an emergency ultrasound and surgery to treat her ectopic pregnancy

The guidance Molly got on how long to wait before trying to get pregnant again

How 3 doctors interpreted the results of Molly’s hysterosalpingogram very differently

How Molly had a successful second pregnancy and delivered a healthy boy

What Molly did to take charge of the process when she was pregnant for the third time

Why the system doesn’t work for women who’ve experienced a pregnancy loss

How to advocate for yourself if you’re considering pregnancy for the first time

Molly’s advice on navigating the system for women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss

What obstetricians can do to support women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss

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I am an internal medicine doctor with 20-plus years of experience. 19 years ago, I started my practice. Since then, it has grown to 20 clinicians and is the region's largest privately owned primary care practice. I am passionate about preserving the private medical practice and improving doctor-patient communication. My podcast hosts doctors and patients alike in the hopes of bridging the gap between them.