The Worst Girl Gang Ever

S9E25: Stillbirth at 38 Weeks: Serena’s Story of Loss, Grief and Hope

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: In this deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we welcome Serena, a courageous mother from Toronto, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son Christopher to stillbirth at 38 weeks after a seemingly healthy pregnancy. Serena opens up about the shock of umbilical cord complications (umbilical cord stricture), navigating postpartum grief without a baby, and how she found the strength to honour Christopher’s short but meaningful life. She also reflects on the unique chall...

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