stillbirth

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"There could just be psychological trauma for just being pregnant, or for a stillbirth or miscarriage," said Sen. Kent Rogert of Tekamah, who pushed for the change.

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  • "Only a stillbirth," she said, "I would… For a while I would want to die too, I think." —  Mary Balogh - Heartless
  • And this is a small window into the world of stillbirth -- of not only staring a what if in the face, but wading through it for ten years -- and understanding why the emotions bubble back up time and time again. —  Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters
  • Infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn, according to the CDC. —  WebMD Health
  • Pregnant women with the disorder are at high risk of miscarriage or stillbirth, because of blood clots in the placenta. —  Winnipeg Sun
  • He says he is concerned that women who delay their delivery past 39 weeks face a slightly increased risk of stillbirth (1 / 1000). —  The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
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