Hosted by Dr Fatima El-Assaad, a medical researcher and a bereaved mother, this podcast explores birth trauma, infertility, early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant loss in religious and culturally diverse communities. This first season spotlights the experiences of culturally diverse Australian women who identify with the Islamic faith.

This episode features:

·     early pregnancy loss

·     pregnancy after loss

·     death anxiety

·     miscarriage in the workplace

·     impact of early pregnancy loss on fathers

Guest: Sara Mansour is a practising lawyer, writer and the co-founder and director of Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS), Australia's largest poetry Slam. Founded in February 2013, BPS has received national recognition for its award-winning events and programs. In 2022, Sara organised and hosted a fundraiser in collaboration with Australia for UNHCR in the Sydney Opera House, raising over $25,000. She also founded Muslim Agenda, Australia's first Muslim Women's Festival and ran a poetry festival culminating in Australia's first National Youth Poetry Slam. In addition to community organising, she performs her poetry regularly and most recently performed at the Prime Minister's Luncheon in Western Sydney and the Marie Claire Women of the Year Awards.

Trigger warning: You may hear a live baby in the background.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is proudly sponsored by The Stillbirth Foundation Australia and Community Care Kitchen. The content shared in this podcast represents the views of The Still Nest and our guests and may not specifically reflect the views of these organisations. Please seek professional medical advice for any clinical circumstances that may arise. 

Season sponsors:

• Stillbirth Foundation Australia
• Community Care Kitchen

Episode resources:

• Sara Mansour IG: @therealsaramansou
• Bankstown Poetry Slam

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