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Finding hope after pregnancy heartbreak: Devina's story

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⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and infant loss, which some listeners may find distressing.

In this episode, Carol sits down with Devina Kowlas, a Durban-based teacher and mother who has walked a long road through loss - and come out the other side with powerful lessons in hope and healing.

After experiencing ten pregnancies and enduring the heartbreak of eight miscarriages, Devina’s story is raw, moving, and deeply human. Through it all, she and her husband Lavine never gave up on their dream of becoming parents.
Today, they’re raising two healthy children and Devina is sharing their story to support others facing similar heartbreak. Devina talks about breaking the silence around pregnancy loss, the importance of community, and what it takes to keep believing in your comeback.
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction and content warning
  • 00:22 Meet Devina Kowlas: a journey of hope and heartbreak
  • 01:50 The first pregnancy: joy and unexpected loss
  • 07:11 Facing multiple miscarriages
  • 08:26 The pain of full-term losses
  • 09:10 Coping mechanisms and emotional strength
  • 18:42 Finding resilience through grief
  • 19:50 Breaking the silence around miscarriage
  • 20:44 Considering adoption and an unexpected pregnancy
  • 22:43 The rollercoaster of trying again
  • 25:40 The birth of a miracle
  • 32:25 Encouragement for those facing infertility
  • 35:17 Lessons in hope and healing
  • 37:02 What comeback means to Devina
  • 37:53 Final thoughts and gratitude
25 Jun 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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