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IVF Failure Felt Like Miscarriage

Ten percent of all known pregnancies end in miscarriage. So why does the subject still feel so taboo? For women dealing with the complicated grief of miscarriage, it’s not the stat that’s comforting—it’s the knowledge that they’re not alone, that there is a space to share their story. To help end the culture of silence…

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When Miscarriage Is a Relief

Ten percent of all known pregnancies end in miscarriage. So why does the subject still feel so taboo? For women dealing with the complicated grief of miscarriage, it’s not the stat that’s comforting—it’s the knowledge that they’re not alone, that there is a space to share their story. To help end the culture of silence…

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‘I Owe $2,500 for My Miscarriage’

The first time we heard the heartbeat, my pregnancy app said that baby was the size of a blueberry. There it was, our second surprise baby, their little heart flickering at us. “Hi, baby,” I heard my husband say while the nurse handed him the photo of our little one. The second time we went…

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Sex After Miscarriage Felt Impossible

On the drive to Saint Augustine, Florida, where my husband and I had planned an anniversary getaway, I realized I was having a miscarriage. The day before, I’d noticed some unusual spotting and rushed to my ob-gyn’s office. Spotting during pregnancy isn’t uncommon (about 20% of women experience it in the first trimester, according to…

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