Tag: stillbirth
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Stillbirth Took My Son — Now I’m Advocating for Change
Get Pregnant Fast I never anticipated that my pregnancy would end in stillbirth. Now, I’m on a mission to push for improvements in maternal healthcare. My name is Mia Harper, and I stand before you today, sharing my heart-wrenching journey. In 2021, I lost my son, Lucas James, at just 32 weeks of pregnancy. The…
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My Partner Became a Victim of the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast Initially, both parents felt reassured as their healthcare providers assured them of their well-being. However, anxiety quickly set in when they tried to schedule an appointment with their OB/GYN. “They said the earliest appointment was the first week of January when Lisa would be 10 weeks along,” Mark explains. Given Lisa’s history…