Tag: Pregnancy Loss
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Narrative Verdict Recorded in Clare Woman’s Death After Miscarriage and Sepsis Concerns
Overview of the Inquest and Verdict A narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest into the death of Leona Cusack, a 33-year-old woman from Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare. Ms Cusack died at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) on 18 February 2024, one day after a miscarriage during IVF treatment. The inquest, which spanned two days, examined…
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Narrative verdict in Clare woman’s death after miscarriage
Overview of the inquest and verdict A narrative verdict was recorded at the inquest into the death of Leona Cusack, a 33-year-old from Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare. Ms Cusack died on 18 February 2024 at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) from cardiorespiratory arrest, following a miscarriage. The two-day hearing examined the care she received after she…
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Pregnancy Loss in Ireland: Surviving and Honoring Tiny Angels
Facing the Silence: A Personal Truth About Pregnancy Loss When many people picture pregnancy, they imagine joy, anticipation, and celebrations. But for one in five women in Ireland, pregnancy loss or stillbirth casts a long shadow over those early days, turning hope into anxiety and fear. This is the story of grief that lives in…
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I’m One in Five: Coping with Pregnancy Loss in Ireland
Facing an Unspoken Reality When people think of pregnancy, they often picture joy, anticipation, and the joyful flutter of new life. But for one in five women in Ireland who have experienced pregnancy loss or stillbirth, the experience is shadowed by fear, silence, and a daunting sense of isolation. I count myself among them. I…
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Miscarriage, Care, and the Quiet Redesign of Hospital Spaces
Seeing the Unseen: Miscarriage in the Shadow of Covid-era Care The author’s memory stretches across a horizon marked by miscarriage, the isolation of a Covid pregnancy, and the constant tension between medical certainty and personal knowledge. Three years on, the lens has shifted from the shock of loss to the everyday realities that follow: the…
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Alexandra Nika Reveals Pregnancy Loss: A Heartfelt Announcement
On September 3rd, Alexandra Nika made a poignant revelation via her social media accounts, sharing the heart-wrenching news of her recent pregnancy loss. The post resonated deeply with her followers, as the beloved personality opened up about her difficult experience. Just a couple of months prior, in July, fans had learned that Nika, the wife…