Have you heard of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss?
Recurrent pregnancy loss is historically defined as 3 or more consecutive pregnancy losses prior to 20 weeks.
Today’s guest has experienced 4 pregnancy losses including losing a son at 15 weeks due to chromosomal abnormalities. Dr. Loree Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her loss story and journey to motherhood. In this episode you will hear Dr. Loree’s story of strength and perseverance and how she found joy and peace in the uncertainty of this journey. We all could use more joy and peace as we navigate the current uncertain times. This episode is for you to listen to if you are seeking a story of finding joy and strength after recurrent pregnancy loss.
Dr. Loree Johnson’s Bio
I’m Dr. Loree Johnson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 25 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and clinical supervisor.
I help my clients navigate uncertainty in their relationships, overcome the emotional challenges that come with infertility and the loss of a pregnancy, and strengthen their relationships.
By combining my licensed clinical background and personal experience into a holistic and therapeutic approach, I support women and couples on their path to parenthood.
I’m a clinical fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and I’ve also served on the state and national boards.
I live in Hermosa Beach, CA with my husband and pampered pooch. In my spare time, I enjoy salsa dancing, traveling, reading, and riding my motorcycle.
Tell me about your journey to motherhood? What obstacles have you overcome?
My journey to motherhood has been complicated, especially as a psychotherapist. I have suffered four pregnancy losses over the course of four years, one of which was a son who was diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities at 15.5 weeks. I thought I had all the tools and could breeze like my second loss like it was nothing, but I got humbled. Grief is a journey and must be honored. While I may not have my happy ending yet that women seem to espouse after years of heartache, I have a story of strength and perseverance of finding my joy and peace in the uncertainty of this journey that I’d like to share. I also feel especially proud of being able to stay connected to my partner, knowing full well that many of my counterparts in this fertility journey were not so lucky.
Any books, tools, resources that have helped you on this journey that you want to share with the audience?
My pregnancy loss tribe was most helpful. It included other women who lose their babies, some of them due to other chromosomal issues. They taught me to honor my grief unapologetically.
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