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My arms are empty, but I am still a mother
Not all sadness shows up in our lives as tears; sometimes it manifests in ways that aren't as obvious. And to be honest, I would much prefer the tears.
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Some antibiotics increase risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy: study
ANTIBIOTICS can increase the risk of miscarriage if taken during early pregnancy, a study suggests.
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'I could have done a better job': a dad reflects on the aftermath of miscarriage
You're at the 12 week scan when the technician tells you that 'something isn't right' and they can't find the heartbeat.
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What I learnt after having six miscarriages
Experiencing recurrent miscarriage is like entering an endless dark tunnel. Once you enter that tunnel it is a fight from start to finish
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Labor MP Tim Hammond encourages people to be open about miscarriage
"Perhaps it’s time to make it OK to be be open about early miscarriage."
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Why I am telling anyone who will listen about my miscarriage
We tend to keep quiet about miscarriages. Here's why that should change.
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Leaving hospital without a baby: Young Perth mum tells of genetic disorder trauma
Twenty-two-year old Perth mum Kristie Porter and her partner Allen Barnsley, 25, were looking forward to finding out the sex of their second child, excited to plan a gender reveal party for their family and friends, when they were hit with devastating news
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When you have a post-pregnancy body - but no baby
When pregnancy wreaks havoc on a mother's body it is considered "worth it" because of the resulting beautiful baby. But what if there is no baby?
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The viral video raising awareness of ectopic pregnancy
Kerri Stedman, a 34 year-old mother from the UK, suffered an ectopic pregnancy in late 2015.
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Bereaved parents take baby home for 'family time' after death
A bereaved mother has spoken about her decision to take her daughter's body home to spend time as a family before her funeral.
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Mum's message of hope after miscarriage
A mother's words of hope after she experienced a miscarriage are resonating with women around the world.
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