Tag: stillbirth
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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…
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Understanding MTHFR Gene Mutation and Its Impact on Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast When Emma Johnson faced the tragic stillbirth of her son, Noah, at 34 weeks, she was desperate for answers. How could her seemingly healthy pregnancy take such a heartbreaking turn? After numerous tests, her obstetrician was unable to provide a concrete explanation. “My doctor speculated it might have been a cord accident,…
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Why ‘Count the Kicks’ Can Be a Lifesaver for Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Stillbirth is a topic that many expectant mothers find unsettling, often believing it’s an issue confined to the past or linked to specific health problems. I used to be one of those women, convinced that such tragedies were rare. However, my perspective changed dramatically when I experienced the loss of my baby.…