𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘃𝗮

Confessions of a Grieving Mother · Jul 24, 2025 · 50m

Type of loss: Stillbirth

More about Stephanie’s story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie sit down with Stephanie Casey to talk about the loss of her daughter, Ava. At her 20-week anatomy scan, Stephanie heard the words no parent ever expects: "There's no heartbeat." Based on Ava's size, doctors estimated she passed around 17 weeks gestation. Stephanie was induced and delivered Ava the following day. Later, they learned that Ava had passed away due to cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Stephanie shares her journey through pregnancy, fear, and postpartum anxiety—beginning…