Episode #398: What Moms Need to Know About Healing After Miscarriage with Julie Sawaya

Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

Healing after miscarriage requires compassion, nourishment and a deeper understanding of what the body goes through during and after loss. In this heartfelt episode, Needed co-founder, Julie Sawaya, opens up about her personal miscarriage journey and shares the nutrient support, functional testing and emotional tools that helped her rebuild strength and trust in her body. You will learn what to test, which nutrients matter most after loss, how partners can support recovery and how to begin preparing for a healthy future pregnancy. Julie’s vulnerability and wisdom offer comfort and clarity for any mom navigating this tender season.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

Nutrient deficiencies after miscarriage
Testing for iron and micronutrient levels
How to replenish nutrient stores
Preparing for conception after loss
Emotional healing and self-compassion

Show Notes:

Follow @needed and @juliesawaya on Instagram
Learn more about Needed
Sign up for FREE perinatal nutrition consultation, sponsored by Needed. Eligible for those who have experienced a pregnancy loss and looking for added support.
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

Follow Steph & Dr. Elana on Instagram

This episode’s guest

Julie Sawaya is the co-founder and co-CEO of Needed, a perinatal nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment before, during, and after pregnancy. Needed delivers products, education, and nutrient testing backed by the latest clinical research and insights from their collective of perinatal health practitioners that regularly test nutrient and hormone levels to know what’s optimal. Julie is a mama to a 1-year-old girl, and she is preparing to conceive again after a recent pregnancy loss.