16 • Mara Hoffman: Twin Loss, Bed Rest & Birth (The Judy Chicago Series)

Big Birth Junkie

TRIGGER WARNING * we talk about prenatal loss *

Known for her world-renowned fashion line Mara Hoffman is an activist, mother, and visionary. In this beautiful episode, we sit down to talk about her journey through IVF, conceiving twins, and facing loss. She bravely dives into her experience with total honesty holding a conversation on the humanity of our experience in the womb and the beautiful complexity of facing the light and the shadows.

This is a special edition of Big Birth Junkie that coincides with the artwork of Judy Chicago's Birth Project Born Again Series at the Pasadena Museum and relates to her piece: Birth Special Technique.

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For more information to go: GraceFull or follow us: @gracefullbirth or our guest: @marahoffman

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This episode is sponsored by GraceFull where you can find BBJ's host Elizabeth's free ebook: Birth Planning: All the Questions to Ask and all kinds of educational videos including Childbirth Education, Advanced Doula Trainings and Lactation Support.

If you live in Los Angeles, check out our midwives for home births, water birth, and our accredited birthing center. We also have a full wellness facility with NDs, Chiropractic, Therapy, Massage, Lactation and lots of amazing classes.

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If you are looking for some social media support around infant loss check out: @griefunfolding @stillhereclub and @tinyfootprintsyyc