With Father's Day right around the corner, this episode is with a father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA, who experienced losses with his wife.

Their first loss was while he was in anesthesia school.

Here are some things discussed:

  • Miscarriages
  • D&E
  • Seeking help at Shadygrove Fertility in Maryland; Dr. Bromer (https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/our-care-team/doctors/bromer/)
  • MTHFR mutation
  • The cost of fertility treatment when you are a student - there may be hope
  • Handing anesthesia school in the midst of loss
  • How the miscarriages has impacted David's care of other families going through loss
  • The importance of talking about loss and taking care of yourself

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  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

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