Jessica's Air Force Birth Story: Full-Term Stillbirth and

Jessica's Air Force Birth Story: Full-Term Stillbirth and Navigating the Military After Child Loss

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In todays episode, I’m joined by Jessica. Jessica experienced a full term still birth while serving on active duty with the Air Force, and she shares that story with us today. In addition to hearing about that pregnancy and the loss of her and her husband’s first daughter, we’ll also hear about Jessica’s subsequent pregnancies and how her care was handled, including the wonderful support that she and her husband both received from their commands. Follow along with Military Birth Talk: Instagram: @militarybirthtalk Facebook: Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition Submit your birth story! forms.gle/3TT7FyV1QQV3RZGc8

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