Recently I went live on my Facebook page Kaboutjie for the first time to talk about miscarriage and loss with Vicky Scheepers. It was a very emotional experience for me, but I am so glad that I got to share my story live with you. There are so many women …
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The reason for ectopic pregnancies is unknown, but damage caused to the fallopian tube could prevent the egg from reaching the uterus. The likelihood for an ectopic pregnancy is higher with the following risk factors: ***Disclosure -The links in this post may contain affiliate links and Kaboutjie may receive a small commission if …
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One of the most effective ways of birth control is having your tubes tied (bilateral tubal ligation – BTL) and is usually done shortly after your C-section, giving birth naturally or laparoscopically at a later date. Getting your tubes tied is 99.9% effective for preventing pregnancy. It is possible however …
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Having a miscarriage is an awful experience and I have found everyone to be so supportive and kind. However there have been a few things said to me with the best of intentions but they have ripped at me. So I am just going to put that out here. It is important …
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It’s been 4+ weeks since I landed up in hospital only to find out that I had an ectopic pregnancy and I needed to have an operation. I am overwhelmed by the support and response from everyone that I have come into contact with. Thank you for all your support …
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The last week and a half has been incredibly painful and trying – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is surreal now for me to look back and realize that two weeks ago I was so happy and positive. It seemed like everything in my life was coming together beautifully. …
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