Have any of you women experienced a stillbirth?

(And guys, if you come in and try to be smart asses about this, you will be blocked. This is serious.)

A dear friend of mine has just gone through that a few days ago, and I she has a few questions, that of course, I couldn't answer myself.

How did you get through it?

How long was your physical recovery?

Were you able to have children thereafter, and if so were the births difficult? (of course, her biggest concern/fear)

And from myself....How can I be there for her without being too intrusive?

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JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

I cannot speak for most of these questions but I can speak to one...

Childbirth after is possible depending on her reproductive health. As well, she might be termed as a high risk pregnancy for any pregnancies after this. That just means that the doctor will monitor her more often and that she might have to stop working sooner ...just all depends on her body specifically.

Maybe there is a support group through the hospital for mothers who have had stillborns or miscarriages. It is worth a shot. This might help her to meet others who have experienced this.

silentwriter180 · 51-55, F

@JaggedLittlePill I will share your words with her. I suggested support groups, and she just wasn't ready to even hear about that yet. Thank you.