Tag: stillbirth
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Navigating the Silent Grief of Miscarriage and Stillbirth
Get Pregnant Fast In a world that often celebrates success and achievements, the journey of motherhood can be unexpectedly painful. My academic accomplishments were impressive: a high school valedictorian, magna cum laude graduate from a prestigious university, and holder of multiple advanced degrees. Yet, when it came to the experience of motherhood, I faced a…
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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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Understanding Grief: The True Nature of Our Love for a Lost Child
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been three years since my son, Jamie, was stillborn. In my heart, I hold two contrasting emotions: happiness for the life I have and a profound sense of loss for the one that was taken from me. These feelings coexist, often unexpectedly, as I navigate my day-to-day life. I still yearn…
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How I Found My Way Forward After the Loss of My Stillborn Baby
Get Pregnant Fast At twenty-eight weeks pregnant, I received the devastating news that my baby had passed away inside me. Despite countless tests, no one offered a clear medical reason for this tragic turn of events. A midwife at the hospital wrapped her arms around me, handed me a pill and some pamphlets, and told…
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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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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…
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Why I Feel the Need to Share Photos of My Stillborn Son
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve tried to write this post multiple times, letting it linger for months on end. What has held me back from sharing my son’s photos online? To be honest, fear. Fear of judgment—both for my son and myself. I worry about how others might perceive us. Having worked in social media for…