Scenario : She came to the hospital when she was 43 weeks.
She didn’t even know pregnancy should not go beyond 42 weeks
She didn’t know she has to feel her baby’s movement everyday after quickening
She was waiting for labor to set in.
She didn’t know the placenta stops working after sometime during pregnancy
She traveled and went about everything, thinking labor would set in when time was due. That didn’t happen for her.
When she realized things were delayed she finally reported to the hospital. At the hospital Fetal heart was absent. Placenta has stopped working, baby is gone!
As much as us she needed to know all these we asked ourselves. Where is her partner? At least he could have reminded her to visit the hospital on her due date
What about the family support system? At least if someone was checking frequently on her asking her how things are going, the story will have been different.
And finally friends who are around us.
Yes this situation could have been different if the support system she had was stronger and showed some concern to her.
Every expectant mum needs a strong support system. To check on you and also to make sure you are healthy. It could be your partner, mother, relatives or friend.
It could also be your private midwife, doula, doctor etc
Don’t keep your pregnancy to yourself. Get someone to support you when need be.
We can change certain stories if we change our approach to pregnancy!
As I always say. A successful pregnancy is not automatic!
Take the right steps.
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