After over 7 months of waiting, we have (some) answers to provide a little closure for losing Evelyn.
As expected, the autopsy results were not really conclusive. There were no infections found nor were there any abnormalities with her physical appearance or internal organs. This news was a relief. It means that there was really nothing wrong with her and, in turn, it means that there is really no future reproductive issues for me and Bob.
The report did indicate that Evelyn's umbilical cord was "of excessive length" because it was over 70 cm (77.5 to be exact) and this factor is associated with "increased morbidity and mortality." Basically, what I took from that was that since the cord was long, she was more easily tangled up in it. This coincides with the fact that at birth Evelyn's cord was wrapped (albeit loosely) three times around her legs.
The other factor indicated on the report was that there was "early vascular thormobosis" (a.k.a - a clot) found. However, there is really no way to determine if the clot formed pre- or post-mortem.
So, overall, our midwives and doctors are considering Evelyn's loss the result of a cord accident.
While it is scary to know that this could happen again (it could happen to anyone really) it is also a bit reassuring that it is not likely to reoccur. This, augmented by the fact that we will be having additional scans and close monitoring next time around, leaves me feeling cautiously optimistic for a healthy outcome in our next pregnancy.
Well that's a relief. I'm so sorry that she had this problem - but I'm glad that you found out. I'm still sorry for your loss and I hope that this report gives you much peace. I pray you will take heart that you will see her again ... nothing is lost in the life to come.
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God bless you.
I am relieved to hear that there is no prediction of future problems. Looking forward to the future and hoping that it bring peace and happiness.
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