Gemma’s Story – Baby Loss Awareness Week

Gemma’s Story

Gemma’s Story

2016 was the year. My husband and I decided we were ready to try for a child. Having already had a four-year-old daughter, we were keen to give her a sibling. We were in good health and were happy, so it really felt like a better time than any.

We fell pregnant almost instantly, and as if by fate, we were expecting our child in August/September. I was showing very early on and it was impossible to hide, but we were so excited we happily shared our news with friends and family.

It was a routine appointment at about 18/19 weeks that our joy was taken away from us. We had attended a maternity appointment at our chosen hospital to discuss my birthing options as I had a complicated labour with my daughter.

The midwife asked me to hop on to the bed for a quick check over afterwards. She couldn’t find a heartbeat. I was taken for a scan, where our worst fears were confirmed, our baby had died. The hours that followed that were horrific & a blur even now. I delivered our baby girl the following day 16/03/2016.

 

 


There are many organisations that offer support to anyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

Sands supports anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby and works to save babies’ lives. Contact their Helpline via phone (0808 154 3332) or email, or visit their Support Groups online or via Zoom.

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