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Sisters in Loss: Miscarriage, Infant Loss, and Infertility Stories

Oct 27, 2021

Have you heard of the term Cervical Insufficiency?

Cervical insufficiency (also called incompetent cervix) means your cervix opens (dilates) too early during pregnancy, usually without pain or contractions. Contractions are when the muscles of your uterus get tight and then relax. They help push your baby out of your...


Oct 20, 2021

COVID-19 has brought about a loneliness in pregnancy that has yet to be measured. Going to doctors appointments alone, via Zoom, and not receiving the same care priorto COVID has made navigating pregnancy difficult.

Today’s guest got pregnant with twins in Summer 2019 and had a healthy pregnancy until the 3rd...


Oct 13, 2021

Do you know what a hysterectomy is?


A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus). You'll no longer be able to get pregnant after the operation. If you have not already gone through the menopause, you'll no longer have periods, regardless of your age. Many women have a hysterectomy. It's more common...


Oct 6, 2021

Do you know what Stillbirth is?

A stillbirth is the death or loss of a baby before or during delivery. Both miscarriage and stillbirth describe pregnancy loss, but they differ according to when the loss occurs.

Today’s guest experienced a stillbirth at 21 weeks followed by a missed miscarriage at 9 weeks.  She became...