Welcome to Unexpecting - a podcast brought to you by Chana, the leading fertility support organisation for the Jewish community in the UK. Over the course of this podcast we join Dr Romy Shulman, Shimon Schwab and Dr Veronique Berman as they speak to experts, couples, and religious leaders about the multi-layered challenges people face on their fertility journey.
1 in 6 couples experience infertility. Whether you are trying to conceive, wondering where to start, going through treatment, coming to terms with the loss of a pregnancy, or simply have a question to ask and need support. Chana is here for you. We know everybody's experience is different, so we provide a bespoke package of services tailored to your individual needs.
With Chana you are not alone.
We are also excited to be launching ‘Your Stories’ on our website, inspired after Dan Rickman approached Chana with the seedling of an idea based on his experience in 2020 when his wife suffered a miscarriage during the height of covid. We are proud to launch this valuable resource on the Chana website in the hope that Chana can also help to break down stigmas which still surround miscarriage, fertility issues and complex paths to parenthood.
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health & fitness · kids & family · religion & spirituality
The Silence After Stillbirth and What It Means to Be Heard
Stillbirth is so often met with silence, leaving couples to carry their grief alone. In this moving conversation with Chana Support Worker and Psychotherapist Nechoma Schwab, a Chana client shares her story; from hearing there was no heartbeat, to giving birth, to facing a heartbreak no one prepared her for.
She speaks openly about the silence that followed her loss: giving birth with no preparation, the absence of a baby to hold, and the lack of acknowledgement for what she had been through.
Together, they explore the physical and emotional pain that followed, the guilt, the blame, the fear in future pregnancies, and the loneliness of grieving in different ways. Most of all, they talk about what it means to have your experience acknowledged and how, for her, being heard and supported made all the difference.
This episode is about the stories too often left untold and why it matters that we listen.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
If you enjoyed listening, please subscribe, rate, review and share on social media. We really hope you'll join us again soon.
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5 Mar 2025
Managing your Fertility and BRCA Gene Carrier Status
Join our conversation with Guida Kurzer, a qualified Nurse Practitioner currently working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the department of Gynaecological Oncology at St Barts and the London Hospital and Chana’s Medical Advisor, Dr Veronique Berman as they break down the challenges and options for fertility journey in BRCA carriers. Carrying the BRCA gene raises complex questions about fertility, family planning, and cancer risk.
How do you balance your future health with your reproductive choices? What options are available to protect both yourself and your potential children?
Get expert insights on fertility preservation and risk reduction to empower your journey.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
If you enjoyed listening, please subscribe, rate, review and share on social media. We really hope you'll join us again soon.
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15 Oct 2024
Navigating loss and hope after miscarriage
In this podcast, Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet, Founder of The Eden Centre, joins Dr Romy Shulman, Psychologist and Chana support worker, in exploring the unique sense of loss and mourning that can be experienced after pregnancy loss, and the challenge and importance of maintaining hope.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
If you enjoyed listening, please subscribe, rate, review and share on social media. We really hope you'll join us again soon.
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13 Jul 2024
Menopause Matters
Dr Veronique Berman and Fabiana Abadi (Health and Wellness coach, education for women in midlife) in conversation on the different stages of menopause and how to live with it.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
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28 Nov 2023
Webinar - How to manage your Nightmares and Dreams
Did you know that there are proven techniques to manage nightmares and dreams?
Check out this episode where Trauma and Dream expert Justin Haven chats with our very own Carolyn Cohen about how we can all use these techniques at home.
You can view Dr Justin Havens 5-minute animation on this topic here
http://tiny.cc/stop_nightmares (http://tiny.cc/stop_nightmares)
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
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11 Oct 2023
Breaking the Silence of Stillbirth: In Memory of Baby Ella
Hannah Kleiman bravely shares her personal story on how she dealt with the stillbirth of her baby daughter Ella at 32 weeks.
She talks about how she coped with not only being thrown into grief, but also into suddenly navigating the practical process of baby loss, both medically and halachically.
Hannah's story provides a window into the challenges and pain of a stillbirth, and will provide much needed comfort and information for anyone else who is sadly facing a similar challenge. Hannah's powerful story will also provide any listener with a better understanding of how we can support friends and family going through this experience.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
If you enjoyed listening, please subscribe, rate, review and share on social media. We really hope you'll join us again soon.
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9 Oct 2023
Understanding Baby Loss: Finding the Right Words
A conversation with Paula Abramson, Principal at Bereavement Training International Baby & Infant Loss Consultancy and Susie Holder Clinical Lead at Chana.
Paula shares her guidance on how to support family members and friends who are grieving the loss of a baby. This is an important guide for us as a community on how to find the right words to show our support, and how to avoid the pitfalls of what we may not realise can be hurtful and insensitive
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts
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23 May 2023
It's OK not to feel OK
Welcome to another episode of Unexpecting. In this episode Susie Holder, Chana's Clinical Lead, interviews Dr Deepa Grover about her fertility journey.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
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24 Oct 2022
Baby Loss Awareness Campaign Part 2 - A Personal Journey
This episode of Unexpecting is part 2 of Chana's contribution to the Baby Loss Awareness Campaign and features Chana support worker Roxy Blumgart in conversation with Claire about her and her husband‘s, Neil, experiences of baby loss.
Please do be aware that this is a personal story of stillbirth and miscarriage and may be upsetting for some people to listen to.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
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12 Oct 2022
Baby Loss Awareness Campaign: A Conversation with Bereavement Midwives
Welcome back to another episode of Unexpecting. This episode is about baby loss and is part of Chana's contribution to the ongoing baby loss awareness campaign, which has been running for 20 years now.
In this episode, Veronique is joined by Julie Stewart and Gemma Gluckman, both of whom are bereavement midwives, and Roxy Blumgart who is one of Chana's support work staff.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
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3 Mar 2022
Webinar: Driving Innovation in Fertility
In the latest episode of Unexpecting, Chana is happy to bring you our webinar on the topic of Driving Innovation in Fertility.
This webinar is moderated by Elinor Honigstein, Head of the UK Office of the UK Israel Tech Hub, where she builds tech partnerships between Israeli innovation and the largest British corporates.
The panelists include: Dr Benjamin Abramov, who is a fertility specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the field of genecology, he has extensive experience in caring for a wide range of complex fertility conditions. Dr Natalie Getreu, Ovarian Biologist and COO of Hertility Health; and Dr Veronique Berman, Chair of Chana’s Medical Advisory Panel. In her role she liaises with experts in all disciplines within the field of male and female reproductive health. The discussion revolves around the latest technology and innovation in the fertility world, followed by Q&A.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
If you enjoyed listening, please subscribe, rate, review and share on social media. We really hope you'll join us again soon.
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14 Feb 2022
Gila Hackenbroch: Secondary Infertility
In our first episode of the new year, we join Romy and guest, Gila Hackenbroch, as they discuss everything related to secondary infertility.
Secondary infertility shares many of the same causes of primary infertility but is much less spoken about and in this episode we delve into why that may be.
Gila is a Chana Support Worker and an experienced family and couples’ psychotherapist. She has worked in various NHS settings, and now has a private practice working with couples and families.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
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20 Dec 2021
Jacqueline Nortman: Personal Fertility Journey and How Chana Helped
In this episode join Romy, Veronique and our guest Jacqueline as we discuss her personal fertiltiy journey and how Chana helped.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
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3 Dec 2021
Dayan Shmuel Simons: The Role of a Rabbi in a Couple's Fertility Journey
This week, join Chana and our guest Dayan Shmuel Simons as we discuss Halacha, Fertility and the questions Rabbis are often asked by couples regarding treatment.
Dayan Simons joined the London Beth Din in 2006. He has considerable expertise in Halacha and has published a sefer, 'Meil Shmuel'. He has lectured in Talmud, Halacha and Hashkafa.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
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1 Nov 2021
Dr. Amanda Tozer: Cycle and Ovulation Issues FAQs
In this episode we will be speaking to Dr. Amanda Tozer, exploring some of the most frequently asked questions about cycle and ovulation issues that seem to be impacting many couples in the jewish community.
Dr. Tozer is a consultant gynaecologist and sub-specialist in reproductive medicine at Aria Fertility, in Central London. She has spent more than 20 years assisting couples experiencing infertility, recurrent miscarriage and trouble conceiving.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
If you enjoyed listening, please subscribe, rate, review and share on social media. We really hope you'll join us again soon.
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18 Oct 2021
Marc & Dan: Male Infertility and Miscarriage
We are very excited to share our new podcast, Unexpecting. Join Chana psychotherapists Shimon Schwab and Dr Romy Shulman in our first episode where we discuss male infertility, and the impact of miscarriage on men.
We hear from Marc Feigenbaum this episode, who speaks about how male infertility impacted him and his wife and the importance of having someone there to talk to when things get too much.
We also hear from Dan Rickman, about how he and his wife Alex were affected by their experience of miscarriage and why they made the brave decision to share their experiences on social media.
Both Marc & Dan have been incredibly open about their journeys and are passionate about men being more visible in the fertility conversation. We hope you find this a worthwhile listen.
If you are struggling on your fertility journey, head over to https://www.chana.org.uk/ and get in touch with one of our experts.
If you enjoyed listening, please subscribe, rate, review and share on social media. We really hope you'll join us again soon.
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6 Oct 2021
Introducing Unexpecting
Welcome to Unexpecting - brought to you by Chana
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