#45 PPROM, a Bicornuate Uterus and Poppy’s Story with Jenna Johnson

This week, I talk to Jenna Johnson about her daughter, Poppy Hope, who died just 26 hours after birth in May 2020. Jenna was told Poppy was likely to die shortly after a premature rupture of membranes at 12 weeks, but Poppy proved to be a fighter and made it all the way to 33 weeks before arriving into the world. In the interview, we talk about: Jenna’s bicornuate uterus and her pregnancy with her first child, Daisy (5:40) The early weeks of her pregnancy with Poppy and discovering she had premature rupturing of her membranes at 12 weeks (16:37) The impact of PPROM and being given a choice between miscarrying naturally or terminating her pregnancy (26:20) Research, second opinions and clinging to hope (30:22) Going into lockdown and the impact of Covid-19 on her antenatal care (40:50) Going into labour at 33 weeks, being left in triage alone and Jenna’s emergency c section (48:52) Poppy’s 26 hours of life (1:03:10) Making memories as a family at Claire House Hospice (1:13:14) You can connect with Jenna on Instagram @Jenno01. This week, I’ve put out a request for a volunteer editor! If you’re interested in helping me deliver the podcast and can commit to editing at least two episodes a month for three months, please get in touch. Full training will be provided. If you have any feedback on the show, suggestions for guests or would like to share your story, you can connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/footprintsonourhearts/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/skyesfootprints) or email [email protected]. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating or review on your podcast app! You can support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/footprintsonourhearts

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A podcast about baby loss, legacy and learning to live again. Alison Ingleby interviews parents who've experienced stillbirth, miscarriage and infant death and the professionals who support them