“Stillbirth,” “Stillborn,” & Other Definitions (Quora)
July 10, 2020
There has been some confusion over the terms “stillbirth,” “stillborn,” and other terms like “intrauterine fetal demise.” This post explains the differences.
Safe & Informed Pregnancy Blog
Going Overdue in Pregnancy; a Case Study
June 26, 2020
Going overdue in pregnancy is common, but few are aware of the risks. I refused a recommended term induction when I was pregnant with my son, and he died.
8 Factors to Consider Before You Go Overdue in Pregnancy
June 13, 2020
The choice to be induced at the end of pregnancy or to use expectant management and wait for labor to start on its own is a complicated one. These are eight factors that should be considered in order to make an informed decision.
Evidence-Based Best Practices for Safest Pregnancy
November 24, 2019
A collection of five recommendations for safest pregnancy from the top organizations in prenatal care and stillbirth prevention: ACOG, CDC, Star Legacy Foundation, Stillbirth CRE, and more.
Requests of a Bereaved Mother for All Prenatal Providers
October 15, 2019
After my son died at the end of a term pregnancy in 2017, I created this list of things I would like to see done differently in prenatal care, both before & after loss. These are things that would have made a difference in my pregnancy. These things might have kept my son alive.
Stillbirth & Statistics: What Does it Mean to be “Rare”?
September 30, 2019
When we talk about things like stillbirth, some are quick to say it’s not concern because it is relatively “rare.” But likelihood does not change impact.
