stillbirth prevention

Shhhhhhh…..We can’t say the “s” word!!

by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP Take the poll! If you have not yet read it, I encourage everyone to read the recent article in the New York Times titled, “Breaking the Silence of Stillbirth”.  This

Healing hearts of those with Empty Arms…..

Many people believe that there are angels living among us who are here to help and guide us.    One of the most quoted verses of scripture to support the idea of angels living among us

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

Image courtesy of First Candle by Lindsey Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP October is upon us!  For some it is a time for apple orchards, hay rides, pumpkin patches, and raking leaves.  For those who have

Thinking outside the box……

Last October, Star Legacy Foundation hosted the Stillbirth Summit 2011.  After thinking about this type of an event for a while, we decided to pull the trigger and make it happen! There are so many

Moments that take your breath away…..

by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP   Today, I was picking my son Grant up from camp.  I told the counselor his name and this young man then turned around and said, “Garrett Wimmer, your mom

Blood tests during pregnancy?

by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP When I mention the quad screen or AFP or other similar tests to my friends, most tell me that they refused them when they were pregnant.  Why?  The answer is

Busting Pregnancy Myths……

By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP My family is a huge fan of the show Mythbusters.  If you haven’t seen it, this group of scientists/engineers/mathematicians/Hollywood stunt men find common myths in our society and test them

Am I Still a Mother?

A Special Mother’s Day Message by Sherokee Ilse Some people may find it strange that those who have had a child die want to be recognized on Mother’s Day, too. Mother’s Day is a special