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By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP It is not often I read a research article that I think would be appropriate reading for multiple audiences. There is a recent study, however, that I believe should be...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I was asked this question earlier this week. And it’s a very good question. There are so many conflicting thoughts, ideas, and beliefs regarding the role of the...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP A frequent frustration of families who have endured a stillbirth is the feeling that their OB or midwife wasn’t worried about the baby until the actual delivery, or...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP Take the poll! If you have not yet read it, I encourage everyone to read the recent article in the New York Times titled, “Breaking the Silence of Stillbirth”. This...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP -Executive Director, Star Legacy Foundation Even almost eight years after my first child was stillborn, I still find myself in situations that take my breath away or...
Today, as I was working on the annual report of Star Legacy Foundation, I felt a bit like a super-proud mama that needs to talk about the accomplishments of our incredible team this last year ! The...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP At one time or another, each of us has uttered this phrase or, at least, felt the sentiment. When we want to help or feel the urge to help a person or situation, it can...
by Lindsey Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP In the days and weeks after my son was stillborn, I remember feeling like I was now a part of a “club” that I DID NOT ask to join and of which I WAS NOT happy to be...
Many people believe that there are angels living among us who are here to help and guide us. One of the most quoted verses of scripture to support the idea of angels living among us is found in...
Image courtesy of First Candle by Lindsey Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP October is upon us! For some it is a time for apple orchards, hay rides, pumpkin patches, and raking leaves. For those who have...
By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP The STARS Study is underway!! We at the Star Legacy Foundation are incredibly excited to share this news with you! One year ago at the Stillbirth Summit, a group of...
Last October, Star Legacy Foundation hosted the Stillbirth Summit 2011. After thinking about this type of an event for a while, we decided to pull the trigger and make it happen! There are so many...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP Today, I was picking my son Grant up from camp. I told the counselor his name and this young man then turned around and said, “Garrett Wimmer, your mom is here.” Names...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNPWhen I mention the quad screen or AFP or other similar tests to my friends, most tell me that they refused them when they were pregnant. Why? The answer is that most...
By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP My family is a huge fan of the show Mythbusters. If you haven’t seen it, this group of scientists/engineers/mathematicians/Hollywood stunt men find common myths in our...
by Shauna Libsack I am so honored to have my submission to the brand new ezine “Still Standing” published in a recent issue. I would encourage you to subscribe to this free publication if you...
By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP It seems like Mother’s Day was just yesterday. For those of us with children in heaven, we know how difficult these special days can be. Now, it is time for Dad’s turn....
The Star Legacy Foundation and First Candle are partnering to offer a unique opportunity for parents and families to honor their children and recognize the efforts of so many who are committed to...
We invite you to answer a brief survey after you read this post.. click here to go to the survey. by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I was 26 years old, had been married for 3 years, and I was thrilled...
A Special Mother’s Day Message by Sherokee Ilse Forget-Me-Not Some people may find it strange that those who have had a child die want to be recognized on Mother’s Day, too. Mother’s Day is a...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I LOVE pictures of my kids. I mark the major milestone dates with pictures, I try to get pictures of the little faces I don’t want to forget, and I send pictures to...
By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP Kick counting during pregnancy seems too easy to be valuable – right?!? Many healthcare providers and pregnant women do not recognize the importance and potential...
This is it…..the last posting we’ll ever have to make about preventing stillbirth! You see, I just figured out how to get some attention to the matter and motivate the healthcare industry to get...
At the Stillbirth Summit 2011, the Saturday sessions were dedicated to supporting stillbirth families. One of the more touching presentations was made by Pat Flynn, Sherokee Ilse, Vicki Phillips,...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I felt fortunate with my pregnancies. With my first, I was not considered “high risk”, and I was thrilled that meant I didn’t need extra testing, medications, etc. To...
By Shauna Libsack As a young mother, I subscribed to a children’s book club believing that reading was fundamental to the future success of my cherished children. We received a Dr. Seuss book every...
By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP Stillbirth Mom and Founder Star Legacy Foundation Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD of Yale University School of Medicine was the first researcher to present his work at the...
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP, and Mom We all know and accept that mothers are incredible beings with even more amazing powers. I remember during my childhood wondering how in the WORLD my mom knew...
by Lindsey Wimmer The Star Legacy Foundation is frequently contacted by couples that have been told their child was stillborn due to an umbilical cord accident. Yet, many obstetricians will also...
by Lindsey Wimmer I admit that I am a new Pinterest junkie! I am more of a stalker than a contributor, but I absolutely love seeing the fabulous ideas and creativity of others. As a very...
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