Breaking the stigma that is considered an embarrassment to the kingdom, Meghan Markle reveals her second child miscarriage
A quite heartbreaking confession came from The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle who revealed that she had a miscarriage in July.
Meghan gave a personal account of her traumatic experience in an opinion piece in The New York Times, as quoted by the AP, Friday (27/11).
"I knew, when I held my first child, that I (had) lost my second child."
Meghan, 39, said her goal of sharing her personal story was to help solve what had been considered 'normal'. The UK's National Health Service says about one in eight pregnancies ends in a miscarriage.
“Losing a child means bringing almost unbearable grief. Experienced by many people but talked about by few people, "wrote Meghan, as quoted by AP, Thursday (26/11).
"By being invited to share our pain, together we are taking the first steps towards healing," he continued.
In the intimate account of her recent experiences, Meghan describes how the tragedy happened suddenly.
“The tragedy happened on a morning that started like a normal day: Making breakfast. Feed the dog. Take vitamins. Find the missing socks. Take the naughty crayon that rolls under the table. I even had time to tie my hair before taking my son out of bed, "he said.
“After changing her diaper, I felt sharp cramps. I threw myself on the floor with him in my arms, humming a lullaby to keep both of us calm, his cheerful tone was a stark contrast to my feeling that something wasn't right, ”Meghan recalled sadly.
Then, she said, “I was lying on the hospital bed, holding my husband's hand. I felt the moisture in his palms and kissed his knuckles, wet from our two tears. Staring at the cold white wall, my eyes filled with tears. I try to imagine how we will recover, "he said sadly.
While the sad story is flowing, Buckingham Palace says it is a very private matter that they will not comment on.
Sophie King, a midwife at a British charity, said miscarriage and stillbirth remained taboo in society. Meghan's sharing of stories is an important step in breaking that stigma and shame.
"Her honesty and openness today sends a strong message to anyone who has lost a baby: it may feel very lonely, but you are not alone," said Meghan.
Meghan, the American actress and star of the TV drama “Suits”, married Harry, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, in a lavish ceremony at Windsor Castle in May 2018. A year later the two were blessed with a child they named Archie.
