Heartbreak and disappointment

6 weeks after the birth of my baby at 12 weeks gestation, 2 weeks before I was due to meet the consultant to hear back on the results of genetic testing of placenta, I was informed by my bereavement midwife that the placenta was never sent for testing and it is too late now. It was an error on their part and I am so heartbroken. After two losses in one year, I was counting on some answers to consider the next steps. This was the only hopeful part of the tfmr of a much wanted pregnancy, to get answers and keep myself from heartbreak. I feel so triggered and a mixture of anger, disappointment, hopelessness and fear of remaining in the dark. I have had enough heartbreak to go through this. It feels unfair. Sharing this to vent out. But also to remind you to ask about the proper management of the placenta if you are going for genetic testing of the remains, even if it feels obvious.

Posted Oct 30, 2025, 3:58 PM UTC

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