Today’s podcast discusses the loss of a child and its impact on women’s rights and trans men. The host, Heavenly, shares her and Daniel’s story.
Daniel recounts the pregnancy journey, highlighting the excitement and subsequent high-risk classification due to previous miscarriages and a cervical polyp. Medical mismanagement, including unchecked urine samples and a coloscopy despite the polyp, led to a lack of information and unnecessary procedures. Tragically, the baby’s hand protruding from the cervix resulted in the death of Salem, attributed to severe acute fetal distress.
A woman’s water broke prematurely, leading to a ruptured amniotic sac and potential health issues for her baby. Due to Oklahoma’s abortion laws, the hospital could not induce labor unless the baby died or the mother became septic. The woman eventually developed sepsis, leading to a natural birth.
A couple recounts the birth of their 17-week-old son, describing his tiny appearance and the emotional struggle of holding him while he struggled to breathe. They chose not to have him artificially kept warm, opting instead to hold him in their hands as he passed away. The funeral home arrived unexpectedly that night, adding to the surreal and heart-wrenching experience.
The speaker recounts the emotional turmoil of losing their child, Salem, due to hemorrhaging and the disrespectful actions of a hospital employee who uncovered Salem’s body. They express gratitude to Green Hill Cemetery for their compassionate handling of Salem’s cremation and for allowing them to bring him home. The speaker concludes by acknowledging the pain of losing a child and offering support to others who have experienced similar loss.