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Pregnant with triplets. And then there was one.
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Eleven years ago, Elizabeth and her husband Ronald Caulder found out they were pregnant with triplets. After two previous losses, they “were on cloud nine.” But that all changed when Elizabeth’s water broke at 20 weeks.
For 10 days, Elizabeth remained in the hospital on bed rest, hoping for the best. But unfortunately, their daughter Victoria was stillborn. And then 10 days later—at 22 weeks—Ronald Jr. was born. He passed away a few hours later.
Elizabeth went into labor for the third time on Valentine’s Day, and David was born two days later at 24 weeks, weighing 1 pound, 7.9 ounces. “It was challenging for us because we had this hope, this opportunity, this amazing little baby,” she says. “And at the same time, we were also experiencing the grief that comes as a result of losing two of our children, all bundled up together.”
David went home about three months later, weighing 4 pounds, 3 ounces. “Now David is 11 years old,” Elizabeth shares. “He’s in a gifted and talented program. He plays football and basketball. He’s an amazing big brother to his awesome little brother, William.”
The loss of a pregnancy or baby is a painful experience for a family. With your help, we can fund more research and continue to provide support for families like the Caulders.
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Miscarriage, stillbirth, and other conditions can cause a pregnancy to end before or during birth. Infant death can be caused by preterm birth, birth defects, and other health conditions. March of Dimes honors those who’ve experienced loss, and provides resources for families facing unthinkable challenges and struggling with unimaginable loss to find hope, answers, and a sense of community. We also pay tribute on Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, October 15. With your help this month, we can be there for all moms, dads, and babies.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
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They left us too soon but will never be forgotten. If you’ve experienced the loss of a baby or an expectant or new mom, leave a message during October as a tribute to them who will always be in our hearts.
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If your baby died during pregnancy or in the first days of life, you and your family may need help to understand what happened. Learn some of the ways you can honor your loss and begin the healing process.
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Families everywhere join the March of Dimes community group on Facebook to find support, comfort, and friendship. Get advice from a caring group on the challenges you’re experiencing and also learn about available resources.
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You can help families across the country get the best possible start. Call on legislators to support the SHINE for Autumn Act and the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, providing resources to prevent stillbirth.
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