The death of a child, regardless of their age, is one of the most painful experiences that as mothers and fathers we can live. The story that we will share today is that of two mothers who met at the hospital where they were treating their daughters. Unfortunately, both babies died within days of each other.
Losing a child is, without a doubt, the greatest pain that parents can experience. However, when this loss occurs during pregnancy, childbirth or a few days after birth, society insists on making it invisible, often hiding the terrible suffering of families.
Everyone, both adults and children and adolescents, will have to face different losses of loved ones, throughout our lives. The death of a loved one has an undeniable impact on each one of us, and in the face of a loss of this kind, we begin a grieving process.
Perinatal death is that which takes place from the 26th week of gestation or in the first seven days after the baby is born. According to data from the Ministry of Health, in our country perinatal mortality stands at 4.5 deaths per 1,000 live births.
It is one of the worst trances a pregnant woman can go through, hopeful that she will soon give birth to her baby, and suddenly something goes wrong. It is not usual, but it is something that happens and for those who have to go through this trauma, it is comforting to know that they are not the only ones.
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