Pregnancy Loss
Please only read on if you are in a place to process pregnancy loss, fatal diagnosis during pregnancy and topics relating to difficult outcomes.
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I am so blessed to have the most wonderful job imaginable. With the joy also can come much sadness, but I am there for you.
If an appointment turns into a goodbye, I am there for you.
If your world stops turning, I am there for you.
I will not rush you out, I will allow you the space you need.
I will continue with a scan if you want me to and, I will be there for you.
Sometimes the words you don’t ever want to hear, the words no one wants to say are said.
If a scan happens and baby’s heartbeat is not visible, I will be respectful and I will be caring.
As a non diagnostic tech I am unable to formally confirm anything medical and If I feel that I cannot detect a heartbeat I will have to recommend that you present to your care provider or ER.
This does not mean that I do not care, It means that I lack the medical qualification to confirm.
I am a non diagnostic tech, I am a mother, I am a friend, I have been where you are now. I remember each time and I remember how I wish was different.
What I can do, is let you feel, let you cry and hold that space for you, I can call a trusted loved one to help with changing locations if you need to.
I will respect your privacy and make sure you can leave without on lookers.
I will be there with you, I won’t leave you if you don’t want me to. My words are used carefully.
Your appointment will not be charged, no fees are collected if you need to say goodbye.
I will forever remember you and your baby. These are moments that we keep in a special place.
If you are told before you see me that your sweet baby will not be earth side long or has already grown wings I want to give you beautiful memories to hold forever.
Forever held and forever loved, I will capture images to the best of my ability for you to have forever.
I offer appointments for you to see your angel free of charge, with images emailed to you as well as your scan recorded to beautiful music.
I know a phone call requesting this will be difficult and I can organise this through email or Facebook.
It is with so much honour that I can offer this service to families, at every stage of pregnancy, every moment of your pregnancy journey.
Much love,
Emma x