Tag: stillbirth
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Preparing for Conception After a Late-Term Stillbirth: Navigating Trauma and Loss
Blog Post: Preparing for Conception After a Late-Term Stillbirth: Navigating Trauma and Loss Losing a baby during pregnancy, especially in the later stages, is a devastating experience for any parent. The grief and trauma of a late-term stillbirth can be overwhelming and can have a lasting impact on both the physical and emotional well-being of…
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Conceiving After a Stillbirth: Coping with Grief and Preparing for a New Pregnancy
Title: Conceiving After a Stillbirth: Coping with Grief and Preparing for a New Pregnancy Losing a child through stillbirth is a devastating experience that no parent should have to go through. The pain and grief can be overwhelming, and the thought of trying for another pregnancy can be daunting. However, it is not uncommon for…
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Preparing for Pregnancy After Stillbirth: A Journey of Healing
Losing a child is one of the most difficult experiences that a parent can go through. The pain and grief of a stillbirth can be overwhelming, leaving parents feeling lost and broken. The idea of trying for another pregnancy after such a loss can be both terrifying and hopeful. This journey of preparing for pregnancy…
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Preconception Care for Women with a History of Pregnancy Complications
Preconception Care for Women with a History of Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy is a beautiful and life-changing experience for many women. However, for some women, it can also be a time of great fear and anxiety due to a history of pregnancy complications. These complications can range from mild to severe and can greatly impact a…
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My Wife Was a Victim of the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Read more In a heartbreaking account, David Thompson shares the tragic story of his wife, Mia, who lost her life following their second stillbirth. This narrative sheds light on the pressing issues surrounding maternal health, particularly within the Black community. David vividly recalls the moment he and Mia discovered they were expecting again, a moment…
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Finding a Path Forward: I Am Here, But My Child Is Not
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: This article discusses miscarriage, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss. There was a time when I had a son, and then I lost him. There are gentler phrases to express this reality: he was stillborn, he passed away before birth, I experienced a pregnancy loss. Yet, regardless of the terminology, the core…
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Understanding Stillbirth: An Insightful Perspective
Read more Stillbirth is a heartbreaking reality that many families face, defined as the intrauterine demise of a developing infant after 20 weeks of gestation. According to the National Stillbirth Society, it occurs in roughly 1 in every 160 pregnancies. Most stillbirths happen before labor, with a smaller fraction occurring during delivery. If you or…
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Stillbirth Stole My Son — Now I’m Advocating for Change
Read more I never anticipated that my pregnancy would end in stillbirth. Now, I’m on a mission to advocate for changes in maternal healthcare. My name is Sarah Thompson, and I want to share my journey with you. In 2022, I stood at a community rally in Washington, D.C., my voice shaking with emotion as…
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Understanding the Alarming Rate of Preventable Stillbirths
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger warning: child loss A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has revealed troubling insights into the prevalence of stillbirths in the United States. The researchers defined stillbirth as the loss of a fetus after 24 weeks and notably excluded cases involving congenital abnormalities. Their findings indicated that…
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Understanding the Complexity of a Rainbow Pregnancy
The Myth vs. Reality of a Rainbow Pregnancy Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Stillbirth Experiencing a pregnancy after a stillbirth is a journey that diverges significantly from the joyful expectations typically associated with pregnancy. It’s less about baby showers and gender reveals and more about late-night hospital visits and emotional breakdowns in the shower. Should…