Episode 108: Surviving a Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy with Sophia Pavia

This week on Healthy As A Mother, we welcome fertility nutritionist and dear friend of the show, Sophia Pavia, for a deeply vulnerable and vitally important conversation about her recent experience with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. This episode sheds light on a life-threatening condition that many women are unaware of until it happens to them — and it's more common than you might think.

Sophia courageously walks us through her personal story — from the early signs she missed, to the shock of the diagnosis, the intensity of emergency surgery, and ultimately, the loss of her baby. Her honesty and strength in sharing this journey are a gift to every woman navigating fertility, pregnancy, or reproductive health in general.

What We Talk About:

• What exactly an ectopic pregnancy is, and how it differs from a normal pregnancy

• The warning signs Sophia wishes she had known

• Why early detection is so crucial — and what symptoms should never be ignored

• The emotional toll of sudden pregnancy loss, especially after TTC (trying to conceive)

• How this experience changed her relationship with her body, her work, and her future

• What every woman should know — whether you're trying to conceive or not

This episode is full of compassion, wisdom, and advocacy. Sophia reminds us how important it is to listen to your body, to seek help early, and to know you're not alone if you’ve experienced this kind of loss. It’s raw, it's real, and it's exactly the kind of conversation we need to be having more often.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive content related to pregnancy loss and medical trauma. Please care for your heart accordingly.

 

Final Thoughts:

Sophia’s story reminds us of the fragility and resilience of the female body and the importance of education and support around reproductive health. If you're trying to conceive, navigating early pregnancy, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.

Resources From This Episode:

• Sophia's podcast: Food, Freedom and Fertility
• Sophia's Website
• Follow Sophia on Instagram: @ttc.nutritionist
• Healthy As A Mother Episode #81: Your Cycle: Using the Fifth Vital Sign as Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

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