As many as one in four stillbirths are potentially preventable.

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Her Child Was Stillborn at 39 Weeks. She Blames a System That Doesn’t Always Listen to Mothers. <[link removed]> Every year more than 20,000 pregnancies in the U.S. result in a stillbirth, but not all of these tragedies were inevitable. As many as one in four stillbirths are potentially preventable. by Duaa Eldeib

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“God, No, Not Another Case.” COVID-Related Stillbirths Didn’t Have to Happen. <[link removed]> A lack of testing data and government guidance led many to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, unwittingly increasing their chances of a stillbirth. by Duaa Eldeib <[link removed]>

How Misinformation About COVID Vaccines and Pregnancy Took Root Early On and Why It Won’t Go Away <[link removed]> Before coronavirus vaccines were even released, a disinformation campaign used a moment of national and personal vulnerability to prey on those who were pregnant or who planned to become pregnant. by Duaa Eldeib <[link removed]>

Help Us Report on Stillbirths <[link removed]> We want to understand stillbirths and their effects on parents, families and medical professionals. You can help by sharing your experience with us. by Duaa Eldeib, Nadia Sussman, Liz Moughon and Adriana Gallardo

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