The tragedy of having an unexpected stillbirth at delivery after a perfectly healthy first pregnancy is absolutely devastating. Like too many other parents, Marjorie Vail, had to find a way to survive this earth shattering loss & joined us to share how she was able to build an impactful life after loss. It’s a daily battle, but this conversation will give anyone who’s in the same tragic situation some hope that they too can find a way to honor their child, experience joy again & discover their purpose.  

Aleksei would be 18 on this day & he is so missed by his parents, brother & family, but his legacy has lived on through his mother’s efforts, which include her pageantry success, volunteerism in NY & abroad, trauma therapy, public speaking & mindset coaching. Also as a Founding member & Co-Director of Awareness for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy she has been connecting with many other passionate voices in the maternal health space to help spread stillbirth prevention information & improve pregnancy outcomes.  

Join us to be moved & inspired by this powerhouse warrior momma!  

To help support the NYC Rainbow Clinic please go to: tinyurl.com/RainbowClinic2022 to donate to a family's page or create your own for a baby that you wish to honor with this fundraising effort that will help provide other parents pregnant after loss with the care they need. Thank you!  

Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths.  Go to TheBigPUSHmarch.org to join us in DC on 10/15/22 to demand change!  

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With love, 

Ana   

RESOURCES If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you!To learn more about measuring the placenta, check out our partner org's website www.measuretheplacenta.org & feel free to connect with them to find a provider willing to help with this important stillbirth prevention tool that is not yet part of standard of care.   

DISCLAIMER Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.