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Thank you for your kindness! (and everyone else!) it is very much appreciated.Originally Posted by kittymonsters
I am so sorry to hear of your Cousin's loss. The waiting for these next few days has to be extremely emotionally traumatic on top of knowing the baby has already died. I am in tears just thinking about it.
If they already haven't, make sure they have your cousin get tested for an autoimmune disease known as antiphospholipid syndrome. This is associated with anti-cardiolipin antibodies. This can cause miscarriages and spontaneous abortions in the women who have it. It would be one reason she is able to become pregnant but has difficulty going full term.
Sending lots of love your family's way.
I will definitely be sure to very gently mention that medical condition to them when it's appropriate. I'd never even heard of that before! (off to do a google search!). Would they be able to tell from the baby's autopsey whether or not it had that or would both parents need to get tested for it?