Videos

RPL Overview with Dr. Winifred Mak

Dr. Winifred Mak is an Associate Professor at UT Health Science San Antonio as well as Associate Professor at Dell Medical School, UT Austin and is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist with a special interest in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. She is the director of the Early Pregnancy Loss program at UT Health Austin. Her research focuses on uncovering new causes for unexplained pregnancy loss.

In this interview, which took place on Instagram in December 2020, Dr. Mak gives and overview of the causes, diagnostic workup, and treatments of RPL.

Miscarriage Tissue Testing with Dr. Meera Shah

Dr. Meera Shah is a double board-certified Ob/Gyn and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at NOVA IVF in Mountain View, California.

In this interview, which took place on Instagram in February 2021, Dr. Shah gives an overview of different miscarriage tissue testing options, what they can tell you, and how the results inform future care.

Chronic Endometritis with Dr. Dana McQueen

Dr. Dana McQueen is a Reproductive Endocrinologist at RMA in northern California and a board-certified OB/GYN.

In this interview, which took place on Instagram in March 2021, Dr. McQueen discusses what is known about the relationship between chronic endometritis and miscarriage and what still needs to be studied.

Blood Clotting and Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Greg Piazza

Dr. Gregory Piazza is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and faculty in the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women's Hospital. His research interests include thrombophilia-related infertility and pregnancy loss.

In this interview, which took place on Instagram in January 2022, Dr. Piazza discusses how blood clotting disorders may be related to pregnancy loss and what can be done about it.

Navigating Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Megan Hanson (RPLA) and Dr. Winifred Mak (UT Health San Antonio), joined forces to speak at the AllPaths Family Building Summit in April 2024. The discussion was in two parts, one focused on the diagnostic and treatment processes and the other on the emotional experience of recurrent pregnancy loss.

AllPaths is a New England based nonprofit that cares for the community of people struggling with fertility and family building. They provide the psychosocial support, resources, and advocacy critical to those trying to grow their families.

The Doctor-Patient Relationship with Dr. Jessica Ryniec

Dr. Jessica Ryniec is board certified in Ob/Gyn and is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist CCRM IVF Boston. She has a particular passion for educating and empowering her patients.

In this interview, which took place during National Infertility Awareness Week in April 2022, Dr. Ryniec and Megan talk about the fertility-doctor/ fertility patient relationship. The discuss self-advocacy, choosing the right doctor or clinic, and navigating difficult conversations.

Parenting Through Infertility and Loss

Leslie Forde is the Founder and CEO of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs, a business that provides evidence-based tools for mothers to reclaim time from their never-done to-do lists for wellbeing.

In this interview, which took place on Instagram in June 2024, Leslie and Megan talk about why it's important to prioritize our own needs, what self-care really is, and how we can make time for ourselves even amidst the challenges of work and parenting.

Dr. Mak Discusses Male Factor and RPL

Megan Hanson Shares What She Wish She'd Known Before RPL

Dr. Winifred Mak, MD, PhD, chats with us again to discuss an emerging area of research, male factor and RPL.

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Megan Hanson Shares What She Wish She'd Known Before RPL

Megan Hanson, Co-Founder and President of RPLA, talks about her experience of recurrent miscarriage, and shares information she wish she’d had earlier on her path to parenthood.

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Katie Lee Hornberger, CGC Discusses the Genetic Testing for Recurrent Miscarriage

Katie is a certified genetic counselor who specializes in reproductive medicine. She shares the differences between carrier screening, karyotype testing, miscarriage tissue testing and embryo screening.

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Susan Portz, RD Shares Myths and Facts About Diet and Miscarriage

Katie Lee Hornberger, CGC Discusses the Genetic Testing for Recurrent Miscarriage

Susan is a registered dietician helping women ditch diet culture, create a joyful relationship with food and boost their fertility without restrictions. During this talk she shares simple ways to support your body and your fertility.

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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association Awareness. Advocacy. Answers.

Ask the Experts

RPL Overview with Dr. Winifred Mak

Miscarriage Tissue Testing with Dr. Meera Shah

Chronic Endometritis with Dr. Dana McQueen

Blood Clotting and Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Greg Piazza

Navigating Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

The Doctor-Patient Relationship with Dr. Jessica Ryniec

Parenting Through Infertility and Loss

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Dr. Mak Discusses Male Factor and RPL

Megan Hanson Shares What She Wish She'd Known Before RPL

Megan Hanson Shares What She Wish She'd Known Before RPL

Megan Hanson Shares What She Wish She'd Known Before RPL

Megan Hanson Shares What She Wish She'd Known Before RPL

Megan Hanson Shares What She Wish She'd Known Before RPL

Katie Lee Hornberger, CGC Discusses the Genetic Testing for Recurrent Miscarriage

Katie Lee Hornberger, CGC Discusses the Genetic Testing for Recurrent Miscarriage

Katie Lee Hornberger, CGC Discusses the Genetic Testing for Recurrent Miscarriage

Susan Portz, RD Shares Myths and Facts About Diet and Miscarriage

Katie Lee Hornberger, CGC Discusses the Genetic Testing for Recurrent Miscarriage

Katie Lee Hornberger, CGC Discusses the Genetic Testing for Recurrent Miscarriage

Dr. Mak Discusses Male Factor and RPL

Megan Hanson Shares Her Story

Katie Lee Hornberger Discusses Genetic Testing

Susan Portz Discusses Diet and Miscarriage