Pregnancy loss at 24 weeks
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Hi, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my baby girl in November 2024 at 34 weeks. I asked my partner to tell my family for me as I just didn't have the words or energy to do it myself. You do whatever is best for you in this situation. If you're in the UK you should have a bereavement midwife come and see you and ask what you want following the birth e.g. skin to skin, photos, memory making. It can be so hard. I was in shock after having her so I rushed everything and left as soon as possible. But just remember you will never get this time back so take as much time as you need and as many photos as you want ♥️! Take the pain relief, there is no reason to feel that pain. I tried holding off on it at first because I wanted to feel the pain because I felt so guilty of letting her down. But it weren't my fault and it's not yours. Your head and heart will be hurting so don't add any more physical pain to that 💔! I am here if you have any questions.
That wait time in hospital feels like the loneliest and longest wait but you will get through it. It's not the outcome you want but you will still get to see your beautiful baby at the end of it ♥️
Sending you a huge hug as a fellow stillborn mom. Your baby is considered early stillborn at this point in the pregnancy. Things I recommend include getting Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, to send one of their volunteers to come take pictures of you and your baby, trust me they will be a comfort and you will treasure them forever. The hospital will be able to contact them for you if you ask. Also getting prints and if possible little hand and foot molds. Or at least impressions into clay. This is so hard and I'm so sorry you have to go through it. One thing I wish I had done was bring something that I could put on my baby, like a hat or socks or something and take pictures of him wearing them so that I could then keep those items and be like, these were HIS, He wore them! Hold your baby and love on him/her and sing songs and just do what feels right to you. Praying for you mama. You are not alone in this.
I am so sorry for your loss.. I actually lost my son in October and 25 weeks gestation... My fiance is the one who called and told both of our families because I was unable to. I was in shock for the most part and unable to speak or even cry the entire first day. Im located in Ontario Canada and the social worker who worked with me gave similar options to the comment about with a volunteer photographer, a naming ceremony (we were at a Catholic hospital) and she actually helped us to contact the funeral home and how different options that way. Personally being able to hold my son and get my photos with him were helpful for closure, I'm not left wondering what he looks like.. we were also given the option of an autopsy and denied it. I never did grief counseling because I didn't think that'd be helpful for me, but I did join the PAIL network Facebook page, and read the novel empty cradle broken heart which my social worker gave me and that helped me to process my grief
If you need anyone to talk to, please don't hesitate to message me, you are not alone ❤️
Hi Mama, Hugs to you. Lost my baby at 27 weeks because I noticed baby wasn’t moving much and I went in just to get checked only to find out that there was no heart beat. Was sent back home same day because there was no private rooms to keep me and the ride back home was horrible and I cried all the way through. Went back in the next day (Sat) and was given a private room and later on a pill to Induce labor. Delivered my sleeping baby on Monday 02:08 am! I asked for some time before holding and seeing my baby! I’m glad I did because I could have regretted it if I didn’t. Saw my baby and spent so much time with him. Let your partner talk to the people about the loss. You have a lot of things on your mind BUT don’t blame yourself. I’m here if you need someone to talk to. Hugs momma
Hey there. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve not experienced the same kind of loss (mine was neonatal), but I found Star Legacy Foundation and have met so many incredible parents who are going through what you’re going through. Whenever you’re ready, you can reach out for support and attend virtual support groups. 💓 Here for you in the meantime.