For many parents, the birth of a child is a joyful moment. However, for Brooke, it turned into a heartbreaking ordeal that she now bravely shares to prevent others from experiencing the same pain.
Brooke, a 27-year-old mother from Brisbane, California, was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her second child when tragedy struck in August 2017.
Experiencing sudden severe bleeding at 36 weeks pregnant, Brooke lost 1.7 liters of blood and tragically discovered that her baby had no signs of life.
The devastating news led to a heart-wrenching moment when Brooke had to deliver her deceased baby, leading to unimaginable grief. She recalls the haunting image of her lifeless child on the ultrasound screen, an image forever etched in her memory.
It was later revealed that Brooke had suffered from a placental abruption, a condition where the uterine wall detaches, causing life-threatening bleeding for both the mother and the baby.
Further tests identified Brooke’s rare genetic clotting disorder, Factor V Leiden, a condition that could have been detected early through a simple blood test. Now, Brooke advocates for all mothers to request this test during pregnancy to avoid preventable tragedies.
Despite her profound grief, Brooke strives to raise awareness and prevent similar incidents, hoping that the loss of her child can help save others. Share her message to spread awareness and potentially save lives.
