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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Mamapolo2016 · F

This information may help - from March of Dimes.

I have never experienced this, but several close friends have.

How you get through it is to let yourself mourn, as with any other loss. There were hopes and expectations, and the loss is a very real one.

I have heard people say, “How can she be grief-stricken? She didn't even know the baby.” Those people are lacking in imagination and empathy.

It will take time for the parents - maybe especially the mother, to process this loss and learn to get on with life, like it does with any death.

silentwriter180 · 51-55, F

@Mamapolo2016 *taking notes* Thank you.