Stillbirth affects thousands of families each year, yet misinformation persists. What are the risk factors, and how do disparities in care contribute? Heather Florescue, MD, FACOG, OBGYN at the University of Rochester Medical Center, sheds light on the psychological toll of stillbirth, the often-overlooked postpartum period, and steps to reduce risk during pregnancy and conception. We then spoke to Samantha Banerjee, Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, shares her personal journey and the advocacy efforts supporting families and driving change. Join us as we explore how to navigate pregnancy concerns, advocate for better care, and break the silence surrounding stillbirth.

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.webmd.com/baby/understanding-stillbirth-basics">Stillbirth</a> affects thousands of families each year, yet misinformation persists. What are the risk factors, and how do disparities in care contribute? <a href="https://www.wgcaobgyn.com/providers/heather-florescue-md-facog/">Heather Florescue, MD, FACOG</a>, OBGYN at the University of Rochester Medical Center, sheds light on the psychological toll of stillbirth, the often-overlooked postpartum period, and steps to reduce risk during pregnancy and conception. We then spoke to Samantha Banerjee, Executive Director of <a href="https://www.pushpregnancy.org/">PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy</a>, shares her personal journey and the advocacy efforts supporting families and driving change. Join us as we explore how to navigate pregnancy concerns, advocate for better care, and break the silence surrounding stillbirth.</p> <p> </p>

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