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If I knew then……

November 27, 2018

Dealing with platitudes is a common part of the grief experience. Many well-meaning people say them in an attempt to make grieving individuals feel better. We frequently hear things like “it was meant to be” or “things happen for a reason”. These two phrases, in particular, emphasize a fatalistic view of the situation. In other words – this is what was going to happen and was supposed to happen regardless of what the people involved said or did.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness – 2018

October 3, 2018

by Lindsey J. Wimmer, RN, MSN, PHN, CPNP, CPLC, Executive Director October is here again – and we have another opportunity to recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Last

Why We Do What We Do…..

August 6, 2018

by Lindsey J. Wimmer, RN, MSN, PHN, CPNP, CPLC, Executive Director I am often asked if it is hard to be engaged in work regarding stillbirth on a daily basis.

Helping Children Grieve – Marian Sokol, PhD, MPH

August 2, 2018

Chris Duffy’s guest for this episode of the Stillbirth Matter’s Podcast is Marian Sokol, Ph.D., MPH. Dr. Sokol is currently the Executive Director of the Children’s Bereavement Center of South

Being A Dad With Help

June 7, 2018

by Jason Pratt Star Legacy Foundation Board Member “It’s time to go,” I said as I pushed my wife, Tandy, in a wheelchair toward the elevator of the labor and

Placental Insufficiency, Cord Accidents & More – Mana Parast, MD, PhD

May 29, 2018

MANA PARAST, MD, PHD In this episode of the Stillbirth Matters Podcast Chris Duffy visits with Dr. Mana Parast. Dr. Parast is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology

Where is the curiosity?

May 2, 2018

A sense of curiosity is nature’s original school of education. —Smiley Blanton by Lindsey J. Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP, CPLC, Executive Director, Star Legacy Foundation When my son was stillborn,

Nóirín Russell, MD – Prenatal Parenting and Stillbirth Risk Factors

April 8, 2018

In this episode Chris Duffy interviews Dr. Nóirín Russell of Cork, Ireland and discusses the importance of understanding stillbirth risk factors, maternal intuition and parenting babies before their birth. Dr

Volunteers just have the heart…..

March 3, 2018

We often talk about the lack of awareness around pregnancy and infant loss. Parents affected by these tragedies have experienced well-meaning people saying the wrong thing or not saying anything

The Placenta and What it Tells Us – Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD

February 1, 2018

Our podcast guest is Dr. Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD. Listen as Chris Duffy visits with him about his research of the placenta and pregnancy outcomes. Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD, is

Is the fear of litigation holding back progress in the prevention of stillbirth in the US?

January 24, 2018

by Lindsey J. Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP, CPLC I often hear that obstetricians and midwives are hesitant to tell their patients about stillbirth or other potential poor outcomes of a

Side Sleep – What does it mean?

December 14, 2017

by Lindsey J. Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP, CPLC Star Legacy Foundation is honored to be partnering with Tommy’s in the UK and Still Aware in Australia to promote worldwide information

If I knew then……

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness – 2018

Why We Do What We Do…..

Helping Children Grieve – Marian Sokol, PhD, MPH

Being A Dad With Help

Placental Insufficiency, Cord Accidents & More – Mana Parast, MD, PhD

Where is the curiosity?

Nóirín Russell, MD – Prenatal Parenting and Stillbirth Risk Factors

Volunteers just have the heart…..

The Placenta and What it Tells Us – Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD

Is the fear of litigation holding back progress in the prevention of stillbirth in the US?

Side Sleep – What does it mean?

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