Tag: pregnancy loss
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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…
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Miscarriage, Times Two
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting | Miscarriage, Times Two By Sarah Thompson Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 8, 2014 This photo holds a special place in my heart. It captures a beautiful moment between my son and me, yet it masks the turmoil I was experiencing inside. Just weeks after enduring my second miscarriage…
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Stillbirth: Navigating Life After Losing My Babies
Get Pregnant Fast In my journey, the experience of losing not one, but two babies marked a profound turning point in my life. I was expecting twins—two identical boys to be exact. However, reality unfolded differently than I had envisioned. After my husband and I received the heartbreaking news of our loss, he remarked that…
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I’m Not Pro-Choice. I’m Not Pro-Life. I Am Heartbroken
Get Pregnant Fast I understand that my title may provoke a strong reaction. You might have clicked on this hoping it would align with your beliefs, either affirming your stance as “pro-life” or “pro-choice.” My goal isn’t to sway your opinion; rather, I want to offer a glimpse into my personal experience—a perspective that, I…