Second stillbirth: “I explained that I couldn’t feel Pandora physically moving” - Louise’s Story
Louise shares how her pregnancy with her daughter Pandora wasn’t straightforward. She was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 and a condition known as “double bubble,” meaning she would need surgery after birth. Despite this and experiencing reduced movements, which caused Louise to visit the hospital multiple times, she was reassured and sent home each time. After a previous stillbirth with her son Cruze, Louise was extremely anxious. It was during her fourth visit to hospital with reduced movements that Louise was told Pandora’s heart had stopped during a scan. The next day she experienced her second stillbirth. After Pandora was born, Louise took her home where she and her family spent 12 days with their beautiful girl.
Since losing Pandora, Louise has struggled deeply with her mental health. She’s sharing Pandora’s story because she doesn’t want another parent to go through what she’s been through and she believes that when a mother says something doesn’t feel right, she should be listened to.
