Welcome to another episode of The Hormone Heartbeat Podcast! Today’s episode in my fertility series is about miscarriage and understanding what hormonal condition can put you at an increased risk of miscarriage, and what labs you should consider asking your fertility doctor for if you have experienced one or multiple miscarriages. My guest today Dr. Anna D’intino shares her personal experience with miscarriage and how she works with couples on their fertility journey. Dr. Anna D'Intino is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Nova Scotia who helps women feel better by optimizing their hormones, supporting them through hormonal challenges and changes and helping them on their fertility journeys. Anna believes that when we are feeling our best, we can achieve anything we want, and she works with her patients to remove their obstacles to health. In today's episode: Introduction from Dr. Anna and her personal experience with miscarriage Language around having a miscarriage and how to talk to love ones Understanding the frequency of miscarriage Defining the different types of miscarriage like chemical pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, blighted ovum The pain of having a miscarriage (in comparison to birth) Explaining the various causes of miscarriage Chromosomal abnormality and miscarriage Predisposing conditions that increase your risk of miscarriage Autoimmune diseases and increased risk Paternal health and its correlation to miscarriage risk Causes of uterine abnormalities Luteal Phase Defect and what to look for in your chart Recommends for staying positive after experiencing 1 miscarriage What to do after you had your first miscarriage What does a fertility workup post-miscarriage look like Top 3 general fertility tips that all couples could benefit from *******Free Gift for Listeners: Guide on How to Support your Fertility Everyday!******* Connect with Guest: Dr. Anne Hussain, ND: Website: www.annadintino.com | Facebook: Dr. Anna D'Intino, ND | Instagram: @annadintino Connect with host: Dr. Antoinette Falco, ND Download your copy of Antoinette's Post-pill Guidebook. Website: www.antoinettefalco.com.  Instagram: @drantoinettefalco Please send all inquiries and suggestions, including topics you'd like to see covered on the podcast to [email protected] If you'd like to be a guest on the show and you think you'd be a good fit, please reach out!