Tag: pregnancy loss
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Planned Parenthood Unveils New Program to Support Women Experiencing Miscarriages
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant move, Planned Parenthood has introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting women who are navigating the emotional and physical challenges of miscarriage. The program is designed to provide comprehensive medical care coupled with counseling services. Recently, a woman named Clara Jensen shared her poignant experience of miscarriage to highlight…
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I Share in Your Grief: Mourning the Loss of a Baby Together
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit with the weight of shared sorrow, I often hear the news in different ways. “She lost her baby,” someone might say. It could be the father delivering the heartbreaking news, a close friend, or even a casual acquaintance. Each time, the heaviness of the moment settles in, and I…
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A Letter to the Embryos That Did Not Implant After Our IVF Transfer
Get Pregnant Fast To our dear embryos, the ones that didn’t implant after our IVF transfer: I often find myself pondering the mysteries of life, especially when it comes to the paths that unfold before us. I can’t comprehend why you didn’t choose to stay—why our IVF transfer didn’t result in the beautiful lives I…
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Is the ‘12 Week Rule’ Really a Good Idea?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 26, 2020 Originally Published: Oct. 15, 2016 I sensed your presence even before that test displayed the blue line. In the days leading up to the purchase, I felt something shift within me—a twinge in my abdomen, a flutter of excitement, breast tenderness, and a hint of morning nausea. It…
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Mom Reflects on the Postpartum Body No One Talks About
Get Pregnant Fast It’s becoming more common for mothers, whether famous or not, to share candid images of their postpartum bodies on social media. However, a seldom-discussed aspect of this experience is what it means to have a postpartum body without a baby to cradle. Lily Thompson knows this painful reality all too well. In…
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Powerful Illustration Captures the Heartache of Miscarriage for Couples
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant display of artistry, illustrator Jake Thompson brings to life the profound grief of miscarriage, a painful experience that impacts many couples yet often remains shrouded in silence. With estimates suggesting that nearly 50% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, the lack of open dialogue surrounding this topic can leave many…
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Taking Responsibility for My Miscarriage: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached the doctor’s office, my anxiety levels were through the roof. I couldn’t shake the feeling of dread that accompanied me to see Dr. Smith, my ob/gyn. This was my fourth visit in five years, a follow-up after my recent miscarriage. I hoped that once I arrived, my nerves would…
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Heartbreaking Decision: Couple Chooses to Carry Baby for Organ Donation
Get Pregnant Fast In a deeply moving display of love and bravery, one couple’s journey through unimaginable grief sheds light on the remarkable strength of the human spirit. Sarah and Mark Thompson are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their daughter, whom they’ve named Lily—a name symbolizing purity and renewal. However, during a routine 19-week ultrasound,…
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The Unexpected Lesson I Discovered from My Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast For every four women celebrating healthy pregnancies, there’s often one quietly grappling with the heartbreak of loss. This is a truth we all seem to understand, which is why many women choose to wait before sharing their pregnancy news. After all, who wants to face the possibility of having to break difficult…