𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆

Type of loss: Neonatal Loss More about Maddie's Story: Maddie was induced at 38 weeks due to high blood pressure, she experienced a sudden placental abruption during labor, resulting in an emergency C-section. Riley was born on April 7, 2023, but shortly after, his heart stopped while lying in the nursery. Though resuscitated and taken to the NICU, Maddie and her husband were faced with the unimaginable decision to remove him from life support just 12 hours later. Riley passed away in his grandmother's arms on April 8, 2023. Maddie reflects on the trauma, the rare velamentous cord insertion diagnosis, and the immeasurable love and loss of her perfect baby boy. Learn more about Emma's Footprints: ⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠ Facebook: @EmmasFootprints Instagram: @EmmasFootprints