Blog – Stillbirth Matters

COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world in ways we never would have imagined just a few short weeks ago.  Unfortunately, many of life’s other challenges continue – including miscarriages, stillbirth, and neonatal death.  Even

Confronting Racial Disparity in Pregnancy & Infant Loss

by Lindsey J. Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP, CPLC – Executive Director One of the most concerning statistics around stillbirth and infant death is the racial disparity.  African American and Native American stillbirth rates are double

I’m not bossy… I’m a Mom!

There is an unwritten narrative about pregnancy that it is a condition causing women to be vulnerable, weak, helpless, and in need of protection

Sometimes Things Just Happen

Lindsey J. Wimmer, RN, MSN, PHN, CPNP, CPLC When my son was stillborn, I was trying desperately to understand how this could have happened.  My medical training was failing me in that regard because it

Lessons learned from the Stillbirth Summit 2019

The Stillbirth Summit is one of the most inspiring events we host at Star Legacy Foundaton. It’s my personal favorite because it addresses what I needed to heart shortly after y son was stillborn……

How stillbirth has changed me as a physician…

In this month’s episode of the Stillbirth Matters podcast Chris Duffy visits with Dr. Derek Brown. Derek Brown is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician practicing in San Antonio. He is currently completing an Emergency Medical

Mom-Shaming……

“Mom Shaming” has become a common activity in our society.  The fact that there is even a term for something so sad is heartbreaking to me.  Motherhood is HARD.  We would all be better at

If I knew then……

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

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 year, Star Legacy focused on