Sometimes this journey to motherhood is two steps forward and three steps back. One thing I love about this Sisters in Loss Community is how RESILIENT you are on your journey.
Today’s guest is no different as she embodies resilience. Dr. Shantell Chambliss battled with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and was unable to get pregnant. In 2016, she conceived via Invitro Fertilization (IVF), and was devastated when she lost her baby boy due to cervical incompetence at 19 weeks. Shantell takes us back to that day in this episode and shares her additional 8 IVF treatments and how she stays resilient on her journey to motherhood.
Dr. Shantell Chambliss Bio
Dr. Shantell Chambliss is an award winning entrepreneur, business strategist, and philanthropist. As an entrepreneur Shantell has developed an impressive business portfolio that includes ventures in healthcare, the nonprofit sector, consulting, media, and cultural arts. A true student of organizational development Shantell has matched extensive education and training with over 15 years of experience as a business coach and consultant to create methods that help businesses and nonprofits launch, grow, and maximize their profit.
For her business acumen and nonprofit work Shantell has been recognized by countless organizations including the National Association of Women Business Owners, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Yahoo! Women Who Shine, Style Weekly Magazine (2012 Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient), Belle Magazine, and The Richmond Free Press.
In 2016 Shantell and her husband Jesse experienced every expecting parents worst nightmare when their son, Jayden, was born 19 weeks prematurely. After Jayden’s passing the couple went on an in depth journey of healing while trying to conceive their “rainbow” baby. In 2019 Shantell launched This End of the Rainbow in an effort to share resources, hope, and help for other mothers of color that have experienced primary, secondary, or unexplained infertility and those that are desperately chasing their rainbow.
Tell me about your journey to motherhood? What obstacles have you overcome?
In 2016, after struggling with infertility due to PCOS, I conceived via IVF. Midway through my pregnancy I went in to labor and delivered a beautiful baby boy who died shortly after birth. My premature labor was due to incompetent cervix and chorioamnionitis. Since Jayden’s birth I’ve had several healthy complications and have unsuccessfully went through 8 additional rounds of IVF.
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