This is it…..the last posting we’ll ever have to make about preventing stillbirth! You see, I just figured out how to get some attention to the matter and motivate the healthcare industry to get with
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I felt fortunate with my pregnancies. With my first, I was not considered “high risk”, and I was thrilled that meant I didn’t need extra testing, medications, etc. To me,
By Shauna Libsack As a young mother, I subscribed to a children’s book club believing that reading was fundamental to the future success of my cherished children. We received a Dr. Seuss book every month
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I am often asked how the Star Legacy Foundation developed its focus and mission. It actually is fairly simple. In my “real” job, I am a nurse practitioner. I have
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP, and Mom We all know and accept that mothers are incredible beings with even more amazing powers. I remember during my childhood wondering how in the WORLD my mom knew some
by Lindsey Wimmer The Star Legacy Foundation is frequently contacted by couples that have been told their child was stillborn due to an umbilical cord accident. Yet, many obstetricians will also say that babies
by Lindsey Wimmer I admit that I am a new Pinterest junkie! I am more of a stalker than a contributor, but I absolutely love seeing the fabulous ideas and creativity of others. As a
When thinking about a Star Legacy Foundation blog for 2012 we debated a number of titles but settled on “Stillbirth Matters” because of the play on words – because we are joined by thousands that
The Elephant in the Room “Elephant in the room” is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is being ignored or goes unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or
