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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 46 MIN

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

from "Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent · host Dr. ELANA ROUMELL, ND - Naturopathic Doctor STEPHANIE GREUNKE, RD - Registered Dietitian

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 Visit Needed's website to learn more 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. Listen to today's episode on our website 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. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

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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...

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