Emily and Kirk had just suffered their second miscarriage, and they were done: done with the pain, done with the fear, and done having kids. They had already had two children, and had made their peace with their family size, so they made the decision to have Kirk undergo a vasectomy. Done. Until…
Join us for the first episode of season 3 of The Natural Womanhood Podcast, where NW’s Editor-in-Chief, Grace Emily Stark, and Managing Editor, Anne Marie Williams, interview Emily and Kirk about their journey from being certain that a vasectomy was the only way to guard their hearts against the pain of a future miscarriage, to their (successful) vasectomy reversal one year later. If you’ve ever considered a vasectomy, a reversal, or know someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.
The Natural Womanhood Podcast brings together experts in the field of fertility awareness for candid, informative, and friendly conversations about authentic women’s health. The podcast is hosted by Natural Womanhood’s Editor-in-Chief and Public Relations manager, Grace Emily Stark. Grace is an award-winning journalist, a certified instructor of the Sympto-Thermal Method of fertility awareness, and she holds a M.A. in Bioethics and Health Policy.
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LINKS:
Emily & Kirk’s Woven Well podcast episode
Caitlin Estes, Woven Natural Fertility Care (Creighton Model System)
Midwest vasectomy reversals: https://www.midwestvasectomyreversals.com/ (St. Louis, MO)
Power Athlete Radio: Lily Nichols episode mentioned by Kirk, here
Support for miscarriage:
Heaven’s Gain
Red Bird Ministries
More Natural Womanhood resources on vasectomy:
Is a vasectomy reversal effective enough to help you become a dad again?
The reality of vasectomy risks and side effects
A vasectomy can’t repair a broken love life—and it might cut a relationship short
Done having kids and having the vasectomy vs tubal ligation argument? Consider something completely different…
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