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March of Dimes @marchofdimes.org · 21h

Join us on 10/14 for our webinar: 9 Losses 1 Mission: A Journey of Reproductive Justice Through a Mother’s Lens; An interactive case study following an intimate pregnancy journey after nine losses.
To register for FREE visit: marchofdimes.org/OctoberSerie...

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Abby Vesoulis @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social · 10d

What happens when a miscarriage is treated like a crime?
That’s not a hypothetical anymore. It’s happening in the U.S. right now. 🧵 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

When miscarriages become crimes

412 women faced criminal charges for pregnancy outcomes. This is what fetal personhood looks like.

www.motherjones.com

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · 22d

New NIH panel seeks to reduce 'preventable' stillbirths in U.S.

www.upi.com/Health_News/...

New NIH panel seeks to reduce 'preventable' stillbirths in U.S. - UPI.com

The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday launched a new initiative to reduce the rate of stillbirths in the United States.

www.upi.com

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DC Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Support @dcplids.bsky.social · 22d

I'm not sure how much work "pending the availability of funds" is doing here, but I will be optimistic.

DC Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Support @dcplids.bsky.social · 22d

"NIH will fund the Stillbirth Research Consortium for more than $37 million over five years, pending the availability of funds, with $750,000 in co-funding from the Department of Health and Human Services." www.nih.gov/news-events/...

NIH launches consortium to reduce risk of stillbirth in the U.S.

More than 60% of the nearly 24,000 stillbirth cases annually remain unexplained.

www.nih.gov

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NPR @npr.org · 24d

It is not the first time such on-the-nose grief has been observed in this endangered population. In January, orca J35 carried a dead baby for at least five days. J35 had previously made world headlines in 2018 when she carried her dead calf for 17 days and 1,000 miles. From @kuow.org

Orca mom carries dead newborn calf in San Juans

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · 28d

Pregnancy Loss Associated with COVID-19 Infection: Associations with Detection of Viral RNA in Placental and Fetal Tissue

Ansa Mehreen, Erica Price, Vivien Wang, Sunitha Suresh, Kathy Mangold, Linda Sabatini, John Lee, and Linda Ernst

journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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Petra Boynton @petraboynton.bsky.social · Sep 9

New! Self-study course 'Introduction to Research Ethics'.
Free to LMIC scholars.

Covers everything from understanding ethics and examples of good practice to what not to do.

Also, I wrote it, so you know it'll be engaging and useful 😉

Please share #AcademicSky

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Rising Scholars - Announcement: New Self-Study Course! Introduction to Research Ethics

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ACOG @acog.org · Sep 5

Acetaminophen remains a safe pain relief option during pregnancy. Despite recent unfounded claims, there’s no clear evidence linking prudent use to fetal development issues. ACOG's guidance remains. When needed in pregnancy, acetaminophen should be used in moderation, after consulting a doctor.

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JAMA @jama.com · Sep 5

Breaking with the CDC, ACOG reaffirms support for #COVID19 vaccination in pregnant people.

Here’s what to know.

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ACOG Continues Recommending COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy

This JAMA Medical News article discusses updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant people from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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Jill Wieber Lens @jillwieberlens.bsky.social · Sep 3

When we pretend that stillbirth (and pregnancy loss) is nonexistent, the natural urge after is to blame.

This is a very sad story of an intended parent blaming the surrogate -- even though IVF doubles if not triples the risk of stillbirth.

Garnet Henderson @garnethenderson.com · Sep 3

An extreme case, to be sure, but one that illustrates just how thorny surrogacy is—something many people prefer not to think about.

The Baby Died. Whose Fault Is It?

When her son died in utero, a venture capitalist went to extremes to punish her surrogate.

www.wired.com

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rePro-Truth @reprotruth.bsky.social · Aug 25

Structural inequities are key drivers of infant deaths.

"Every single infant loss represents a family devastated, a community impacted, and a future cut short."

Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths.
www.cbsnews.com/news/mississ...

Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here's what to know

Mississippi's infant mortality rate nearly double the most recent national average of 5.6 deaths per 1,000, according to the state Department of Health.

www.cbsnews.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 26

The year after my son died in childbirth | Poppy Noor

After the tragedy, one question haunted me: how do you miss an unborn child?

www.theguardian.com

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DC Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Support @dcplids.bsky.social · Aug 19

“Half of Google search results contain misinformation driven by commercial US pages.”

Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · Aug 19

🆕📄 Assessing online search results for misinformation about reduced fetal movements

✍️ Sarah Houlihan, Anne-Marie Farrell, @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social

🔗 www.ejog.org/article/S030...

@isastillbirth.bsky.social

Assessing online search results for misinformation about reduced fetal movements

Reduced fetal movements (RFM), defined as any alteration in maternal perception of fetal movement including change in pattern, reduction or cessation of movement [1], is a risk factor for stillbirth [...

www.ejog.org

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · Aug 19

🆕📄 Assessing online search results for misinformation about reduced fetal movements

✍️ Sarah Houlihan, Anne-Marie Farrell, @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social

🔗 www.ejog.org/article/S030...

@isastillbirth.bsky.social

Assessing online search results for misinformation about reduced fetal movements

Reduced fetal movements (RFM), defined as any alteration in maternal perception of fetal movement including change in pattern, reduction or cessation of movement [1], is a risk factor for stillbirth [...

www.ejog.org

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · Aug 14

Conversations About Stillbirth Risk in Routine Antenatal Care

Christine Andrews, Ashley Pade, Fran Boyle, Dan Richard Fernandez, Laura Singline, Ann Lancaster, David Ellwood, Adrienne Gordon, Vicki Flenady @stillbirthcre.bsky.social @bjog.bsky.social

obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

OBGYN

Objective This study explores women's and healthcare professionals' experiences and attitudes towards stillbirth risk and prevention conversations following Safer Baby Bundle (SBB) implementation. T...

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · Aug 8

Health professionals require more defined protocols, better funding and patient resources to support couples with recurrent pregnancy loss

Carolyn Ledowsky, Vanessa Scarf & Amie Steel

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Health professionals require more defined protocols, better funding and patient resources to support couples with recurrent pregnancy loss - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Health professionals require more defined protocols, better funding and patient resources to support couples with recurrent pregnancy loss

www.nature.com

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Jill Wieber Lens @jillwieberlens.bsky.social · Aug 5

I wrote a little piece about our (maddening) lack of routine autopsies to actually figure out what causes stillbirth, but our routinization of those autopsies when the goal is to arrest a (marginalized) woman.

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Aug 5

Autopsies are rare when the goal is general medical insight about the causes of stillbirth and pregnancy loss more generally, but they are seemingly routine when criminal consequences are possible, according to legal scholar. buff.ly/qw83y3E @jillwieberlens.bsky.social, University of Iowa

Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy loss

The rate of stillbirth in the US is stubbornly high. Routine fetal autopsies for stillbirths can help reveal what’s causing them.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Aug 5

Autopsies are rare when the goal is general medical insight about the causes of stillbirth and pregnancy loss more generally, but they are seemingly routine when criminal consequences are possible, according to legal scholar. buff.ly/qw83y3E @jillwieberlens.bsky.social, University of Iowa

Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy loss

The rate of stillbirth in the US is stubbornly high. Routine fetal autopsies for stillbirths can help reveal what’s causing them.

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DC Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Support @dcplids.bsky.social · Aug 4

This means 3 increases in a year come January 2026.

Washington City Paper @wcp.bsky.social · Aug 4

As D.C. residents face extreme heat and rising electricity bills, Pepco is accused of misspending nearly $100M from its 2022-23 rate hikes. Another increase is set for Jan. 2026.

Pepco Raked in $108 million Thanks To Recent Rate Increases. Another Bump Could Kick in Next Year, But It’s Being Challenged in Court.

As D.C. endures extreme heat and rising electricity bills, the Office of People’s Counsel has accused Pepco of misspending $94 million

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DC Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Support @dcplids.bsky.social · Aug 2

Have a wonderful birthday!

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DC Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Support @dcplids.bsky.social · Aug 2

Took a little support group field trip to Woolly Mammoth DC to see Riki Lindhome’s Dead Inside last night. It was so funny and had so much heart. I love this hat (and this amazing Mary Todd Lincoln fan from President Lincoln’s Cottage)! www.woollymammoth.net/productions/...

A Mary Todd Lincoln fan that says “together in spirit forever in my heart” and a green baseball cap that says “dead inside” with a smiley face

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · Jul 30

US | The Navy and Marine Corps Need a Policy on Pregnancy Loss

By Captain John Cordle, U.S. Navy (Retired)

www.usni.org/magazines/pr...

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The Navy and Marine Corps Need a Policy on Pregnancy Loss

The Navy does not have a formal policy guiding the response to pregnancy loss by a service member or a service member’s spouse.

www.usni.org

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Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · Jul 21

‘Back to the Dark Ages’: Education Research Staggered by Trump Cuts

With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years. @the74.bsky.social

www.the74million.org/article/back...

‘Back to the Dark Ages’: Education Research Staggered by Trump Cuts

With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.

www.the74million.org

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The Hill is Home @thehillishome.com · Jul 8

A reader writes, “This dog who is in bad shape was found outside of the 14th street Safeway. The no kill shelters don’t open till noon. If you all have any tips or advice we would be grateful.”

Can anyone help?

A sweet dog. Found in Hill
East and needs help.

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