Stillbirth and Late Pregnancy Loss
Late-term pregnancy losses are somewhat different from earlier miscarriages, both from a medical perspective and as an overall experience. Find resources on causes, coping, and what to expect from stillbirth and loss of a baby at birth.
Stillbirth - What You Need to Know About Symptoms, Causes, and Coping
If you have had a stillbirth, or if you are trying to support someone through a stillbirth, this article contains answers to the most common questions about why stillbirths happen and issues that arise in the aftermath of having a stillborn baby.
If you have had a stillbirth, or if you are trying to support someone through a stillbirth, this article contains answers to the most common questions about why stillbirths happen and issues that arise in the aftermath of having a stillborn baby.
Coping with Neonatal Death or Loss of a Premature Baby
Neonatal death means the loss of a baby younger than 28 days old, which can be considered a pregnancy loss. The most frequent causes of neonatal infant loss are prematurity and birth defects.
Neonatal death means the loss of a baby younger than 28 days old, which can be considered a pregnancy loss. The most frequent causes of neonatal infant loss are prematurity and birth defects.
Cervical Insufficiency and Second-Trimester Miscarriage
Incompetent cervix is a medical condition in which the cervix dilates too early in the pregnancy, resulting in pregnancy loss or premature birth. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis procedures and future treatment to prevent miscarriage.
Incompetent cervix is a medical condition in which the cervix dilates too early in the pregnancy, resulting in pregnancy loss or premature birth. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis procedures and future treatment to prevent miscarriage.
Terminating a Desired Pregnancy for Medical Reasons or Poor Prognosis
Selective abortion is a divisive issue and a delicate matter for parents to consider when prenatal screening results in a diagnosis of a severe chromosomal condition with a poor medical prognosis. Get both sides of the issue in this examination of pregnancy termination for health indications.
Selective abortion is a divisive issue and a delicate matter for parents to consider when prenatal screening results in a diagnosis of a severe chromosomal condition with a poor medical prognosis. Get both sides of the issue in this examination of pregnancy termination for health indications.
What to Expect Emotionally After Stillbirth
Most women who experience a pregnancy loss go through something like the oft-quoted five stages of grief.
Most women who experience a pregnancy loss go through something like the oft-quoted five stages of grief.
Physical Recovery After Pregnancy Loss - What to Expect
Recovery from a miscarriage or stillbirth will be different depending on the point in pregnancy when the pregnancy loss occurred and whether or not you had a D&C. In all losses, you will probably be advised to avoid sexual intercourse and tampons for at least two weeks and you will need a RhoGAM shot if you are Rh negative.
Recovery from a miscarriage or stillbirth will be different depending on the point in pregnancy when the pregnancy loss occurred and whether or not you had a D&C. In all losses, you will probably be advised to avoid sexual intercourse and tampons for at least two weeks and you will need a RhoGAM shot if you are Rh negative.
International Stillbirth Alliance
ISA is a coalition of nonprofit groups that focus on understanding and preventing stillbirth. The site has a growing resource library and information on ongoing research.
ISA is a coalition of nonprofit groups that focus on understanding and preventing stillbirth. The site has a growing resource library and information on ongoing research.
HAND - Helping After Neonatal Death
HAND is a California-based support organization that offers grief and coping resources for parents as well as guidance for professionals dealing with neonatal death.
HAND is a California-based support organization that offers grief and coping resources for parents as well as guidance for professionals dealing with neonatal death.
Stillbirth: Trying to Understand
The American Pregnancy Association offers information on stillbirth causes and prevention, as well as advice for handling hospital procedures.
The American Pregnancy Association offers information on stillbirth causes and prevention, as well as advice for handling hospital procedures.
National Stillbirth Society
National Stillbirth Society's website has a wealth of information about stillbirth causes and resources for parents coping with antenatal infant loss.
National Stillbirth Society's website has a wealth of information about stillbirth causes and resources for parents coping with antenatal infant loss.