This time of year can hold so many different emotions for so many women. For some, it’s a season of celebration. For others, it’s a quieter time — one filled with reflection, remembering, and sometimes, a deep ache.
At Mungbean Health, we’ve had the honour of walking alongside women through all seasons of motherhood — the early hope, the heartache, the healing, and the joy that can follow. This is one of those stories. It’s raw and real, and full of the kind of strength you can only build by moving through it.
We’re so grateful to share one of our client’s experience here — in her own words — and to honour what it really means to keep going, keep hoping, and keep believing in your body, even when the path feels impossibly hard.
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your family today?
"My family consists of my Husband, Myself and our Son. We also have an older Son who was born sleeping."
This Mother’s Day must feel deeply significant. How are you feeling in this season of life?
"I can truly say that I have never felt happier or more sure of where I am in my current season. Motherhood has brought me more joy than I ever imagined. Mother’s day has felt very heavy the last few years following the passing of our son. But, it has also been filled with hope and faith that our family would grow."
When you think back to the beginning of your fertility journey, what stands out most to you?
"How naive I was. We were very lucky to have had no issues falling pregnant, but unfortunately had a couple of pregnancies that ended in loss. Like many women, I purchased pregnancy multivitamins from the supermarket with no thought as to whether or not they would provide me with what was needed. I did not seek advice prior to conceiving and was very surprised at how little I knew. It was not until my third loss that I sought the support of Mung Bean and was shocked at how deficient I was and how that affected my pregnancies."
Can you describe what it felt like to finally experience a full-term pregnancy and birth after everything you’d been through?
'It is such a hard emotion to express. I was truly so grateful to have my son safe in my arms. The journey to get there felt like the longest time and it was such a mix of feelings. I felt so scared to believe he was real, in awe that we had created this perfect little person and very overwhelmed at the enormity of becoming parents."
What made you decide to seek support from a naturopath?
"I have sought the support of a naturopath in the past, but didn't feel I got any real answers or support. I had seen Mungbean online and was impressed with their personalised approach to care. I made an appointment and was even more impressed after my first appointment with Emily."
What made you feel safe or aligned with your naturopath during such a vulnerable time?
"Emily was so knowledgeable and kind. She was incredibly compassionate and listened with such respect to our journey. To be able to speak freely about our personal story and feel truly heard was a wonderful experience. My treatment plan also felt completely personalised to my needs."
Were there certain changes — whether physical, emotional, or mindset-based — that made a noticeable difference for you?
"After the passing of our son, I sought counselling support which helped greatly to start the healing process. I am very fortunate that I am a very positive person in general and having a sunny disposition helped to heal. After seeking support from mungbean, I also felt a real sense of belief in myself and my body. They helped me to heal myself in a holistic way alongside counselling and reiki."
What did emotional healing look like for you during this time?
"Kindness and compassion to myself. I have found joy everyday, but also allowed myself to feel whatever I have needed to feel. I felt very overwhelmed at trying again for a child after the loss of our son, but also honoured that feeling. We had so much love to give our child and nowhere to place it, so I really had to lean on my husband, our family and friends."
What helped you feel more grounded or confident throughout this pregnancy?
"When my husband and I decided to try for another child, I saw a reiki healer and said I was ready to accept a healthy child. She hugged me after and told me good things were coming. I fell pregnant that cycle. After seeing Emily for a few months, I felt incredibly strong in my body. I was sleeping better and definitely felt healthier and stronger in myself. I also had to really believe in myself and that this pregnancy was a different pregnancy and would have a different outcome."
Were there any moments that felt especially reassuring or healing during those nine months?
"We had additional scans, but I don't know if I really believed he was real until I felt those first flutters that turned into big kicks. He also was quite engaging and responded to music especially. Those little reminders every day were such a comfort."
What was that first moment like, holding your baby in your arms?
"Shock. I was so overwhelmed and in total shock. That first cry felt like it took forever and all I wanted to hear was that he was healthy. I didn't initially feel flooded with love which surprised me. It wasn't until maybe day two or three when I felt a flood of love and allowed myself to believe that this perfect 4.04kg parcel was all ours."
What did that moment represent for you, after everything you had been through?
"All of it felt completely worth it. Every tear, every heartbreak and every bit of hope was worth it. I would do it all again in a heartbeat to have the privilege of being this little person’s mum. It represented how incredibly strong my relationship with my husband is. He was a pillar of strength and the most wonderful support I could ask for. It also represented how grateful I am for my village. I have so much love and kindness around me and that what a blessing that truly is."
What would you say to someone who’s walking a similar path right now — maybe feeling unsure, or afraid to try again?
"Lean on your people and don't be afraid to feel whatever you need to. I felt so scared of the unknown, but had to blindly trust the journey because my fear of loss was not as strong as my desire to become a parent."
Looking back, what do you feel most grateful for on this journey?
"As mentioned above, my village. I am in a truly fortunate position to have strong support everywhere I look. My husband’s love and kindness was unwavering, my family and friends were there every step of the way and even my employers showed love and compassion at all points of my journey. I also couldn't be happier with my medical team from my naturopath through to my obstetrician. I am even more blessed that my sweet boy has been born into all of this love, which truly is the biggest gift we could give him."
How would you describe the role your naturopath played in your story?
"If I had not sought the support of a naturopath, it is quite likely my deficiencies may have been missed and I may have been in the unfortunate position of loss again. They helped create a holistic approach to my journey that has blessed me with my Son."
What does it mean to have had someone walking beside you who understood the emotional and physical layers of fertility?
"To have experienced loss and the fear that comes with it is something you could never truly understand unless you have walked the path. To work with a naturopath that specialises in fertility and has an understanding of the complexity that each of the layers bring is beyond words. I felt heard, respected and that the feeling and needs I had were valid. It helped create a wonderful relationship and enable me to feel comfortable easily."
Is there anything you’d like to share with your naturopath or the support team that walked with you?
"I can't even begin to express how grateful I am to have been fortunate enough to work with Mungbean Health. Emily is wonderful and Riannon is also a lovely person who genuinely cares. They have been a wonderful support and one I have recommended to several friends on their own fertility journeys."
Sarah’s story holds all of that — joy, heartbreak, faith, and the quiet kind of strength that grows over time. At Mungbean Health, we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside her through one of life’s most tender journeys: from loss to healing, and into the joy of holding her baby in her arms.
We’re honoured to share her words with you today. If Mother’s Day feels complex for you too, I hope this story reminds you that you’re not alone — and that healing, in all its forms, is possible.
With love,
Riannon x
