From the International Stillbirth Alliance’s Stillbirth Advocacy Working Group stillbirth series The significance of stillbirth around the world has been documented. Unfortunately, awareness of the issue in our society and commitment by organizations and health
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
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
There is an unwritten narrative about pregnancy that it is a condition causing women to be vulnerable, weak, helpless, and in need of protection
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
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……
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” 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
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.
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
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