When something bad happens, human nature asks the question “why?” When couples experience a stillbirth, these questions can be overwhelming. Take a look at some common queries and answers. From small losses to horrible tragedies, it’s natural to want to understand how and why some things happen. For parents who have lost a baby to … Read more about Deciphering Stillbirth: Common Causes and Tests
Learn about common drugs, how these drugs harm your growing baby, and what you can do to get help. Surprisingly, nearly four percent of all pregnant women in the US use illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, Ecstasy and other amphetamines, and heroin, according to 2005 findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. … Read more about Illegal Drugs during Pregnancy: What you need to know and how to get help
I’ve always known that when it comes to pregnancy, I have been pretty lucky. I’ve conceived easily and had fairly simple, straightforward pregnancies and deliveries. But lately I’ve had numerous friends and family members experience the loss of a child through miscarriage and still birth, and I’ve been reminded all over again of just how lucky … Read more about 15 Things Women who have had Miscarriages want you to know
For parents who have lost a child, the smallest gestures can make the largest impact. Unfortunately, isolation often follows loss for grieving parents, as those around them keep their distance out of fear of saying the wrong thing. But bringing child loss into the light is an important step, not only in honoring a precious life … Read more about 7 Heartfelt Ways parents are honoring the children they’ve lost