01of 25Hilaria BaldwinAlec and Hilaria Baldwin with their newborn son.Hilaria Baldwin/InstagramHilaria and her husband Alecwere overjoyed to welcome their fifth child together, a son, Eduardo Pau Lucas Baldwin, born Sept. 9, 2020.In a subsequent post, Hilaria wrote that the couple were “grateful for this journey,” which includedtwo heartbreaking miscarriages in 2019—the details of which she shared with followersin order to “be a part of the effort to normalize miscarriage and remove the stigma from it.”
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Hilaria Baldwin
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin with their newborn son.Hilaria Baldwin/Instagram
Hilaria and her husband Alecwere overjoyed to welcome their fifth child together, a son, Eduardo Pau Lucas Baldwin, born Sept. 9, 2020.
In a subsequent post, Hilaria wrote that the couple were “grateful for this journey,” which includedtwo heartbreaking miscarriages in 2019—the details of which she shared with followersin order to “be a part of the effort to normalize miscarriage and remove the stigma from it.”
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Jinger Duggar
TheCounting Onstar and her husbandJeremy Vuolowelcomed daughter Evangelinein November 2020. Theirfirst child,Felicity, is 2.
The pair also revealed that they suffered a devastating miscarriage the previous fall.
Jinger added, “In those times when your faith is tried, you just run to God all the more. We were just praying together talking with family, had friends at our church here that just surrounded us. It was such a hard time, but Jer just really supported me, and it was just such a tremendous blessing to have many people who loved on us in that difficulty.”
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Beverley Mitchell
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The7th Heavenactress — mom to Hutton and Kenzie — announced on March 17, 2020, that she was expecting with husbandMichael Cameron, posting a smiling photo of herself as she held up the positive pregnancy test. [Daughter Mayzel Josephine was born in July.]
The news came after the actress previouslysuffered a miscarriage with twinsin 2018.
Mitchellwrote in an emotional blog postat the time, “I was now part of a group, the unspoken and hidden group who mourn their losses in the shadows. This was the hardest part, suffering in silence. Every time I shared what we were going through I made people uncomfortable, no one ever knows what to say, and to be honest, there is nothing to say.”
She pointed out, “Most people who are sharing their story, we aren’t looking for anything, just the opportunity to share their story. It iswith sharing it that the healing begins, the acceptance that it happened. It is when you ignore it or pretend that it never happened that you cause more pain. Dismissing it almost makes it worse.”
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Meghan McCain
Meghan McCain.Heidi Gutman/Getty Images
The co-host of ABC’sThe Viewannounced in March 2020 that she and conservative writer husbandBen Domenechwere “blessed to find out” she’sexpecting a child.Daughter Libertyjoined the familyin September 2020.
McCain, who wed Domenechin November 2017, wrote then, “I have love for my child. I have love for all the women who, like me, were briefly in the sisterhood of motherhood, hoping, praying and nursing joy within us, until the day the joy was over.”
05of 25Dylan DryerCourtesy Dylan DreyerTheTodaymeteorologist and third-hour co-anchor welcomed her second son with husbandBrian Fichera, Oliver George Fichera, on Jan. 2, 2020.Dreyer’spregnancy announcement(and big reveal that the couple wasexpecting Oliver) came in July 2019, on the heels of sharing in April 2019 that she had suffered a miscarriage during the winter. The loss followed a struggle with trying to conceive for six months, after which the couple were referred to a specialist. There was no need for IVF, however: Dreyer ended up conceiving naturally.“I was just waiting for the phone call from Dr. Reichman, to tell me how much of each drug to use,” Dreyer recalled to PEOPLE at the time of herplanned ovarian-stimulation cycle. “Instead, when he called, he said, ‘Well, you can’t start IVF because you’re already pregnant!’ We were in complete shock. We couldn’t believe it!”
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Dylan Dryer
Courtesy Dylan Dreyer
TheTodaymeteorologist and third-hour co-anchor welcomed her second son with husbandBrian Fichera, Oliver George Fichera, on Jan. 2, 2020.
Dreyer’spregnancy announcement(and big reveal that the couple wasexpecting Oliver) came in July 2019, on the heels of sharing in April 2019 that she had suffered a miscarriage during the winter. The loss followed a struggle with trying to conceive for six months, after which the couple were referred to a specialist. There was no need for IVF, however: Dreyer ended up conceiving naturally.
“I was just waiting for the phone call from Dr. Reichman, to tell me how much of each drug to use,” Dreyer recalled to PEOPLE at the time of herplanned ovarian-stimulation cycle. “Instead, when he called, he said, ‘Well, you can’t start IVF because you’re already pregnant!’ We were in complete shock. We couldn’t believe it!”
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Milla Jovovich
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The actress announced in August 2019 that she was expecting with husbandPaul W.S. Andersonafter experiencing a miscarriage.
“That was obviously not fun and the last few months have been my family and I living on pins and needles waiting for a slew of different test results to come in and spending most of our time in doctors offices.”
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Jana Kramer
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Kramer experienced multiple pregnancy losses before becoming pregnant with a son with husband Mike Caussin in June 2018.
“I’m so excited,” the “Dammit” singer told PEOPLE about her happy pregnancy news. “We lost in October and then we did an IVF cycle and we lost in February, so I want to be able to be like, ‘Hey, I know it’s hard but just try to have some hope.’ "
When Kramer miscarried in December 2017, shewrote on Instagram, “For the women out there who have miscarried in the past and need support and a place to grieve their little one lost or to those in the thick of it like me who are currently grieving and in pain, let us all be there for each other. You don’t need to feel alone and maybe that’s me talking to myself but if you need a place to share, I’m here for you … and all of us are (and guys too — we sometimes silence your voice because you feel bad to express how it’s made u feel so let this be a safe place for you too).”
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Eva Amurri
Amurriwrote on her blog at the timethat she was shocked at how common pregnancy loss is, given that it is not often discussed. “Of course the fact that it is common doesn’t do anything to help the pain,” Amurri wrote. “But what was so shocking to me is how common miscarriages are, versus how little I hear them talked about. I’m not sure if this is because people are ashamed to suffer this loss, or whether the loss is simply too painful to share (I can see how this could be the case also).”
She added, “To anybody enduring similar heartache, I will tell you what I’m feeling and processing as a result of this loss: A lot of confusion, some anger, deep sadness, and also an immense amount of gratitude. I have realized in the past forty-eight hours how incredibly grateful I am for the magic that I have in my life.”
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Kristen Brust
David Lehr
The joyous news came after the couple shared their emotional and heartbreaking miscarriage with the world in 2017. Kristen wrote in her blog that she learned there were complications with her pregnancy at an ultrasound at nine weeks.
She added that it is important for women who have suffered miscarriages to remember they are not alone, writing, “Remember this, this one in three walks with you. I am one in three. I have lost. I am one.”
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Jamie Otis
Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner with daughter Gracie.Jamie Otis/ Instagram
TheMarried at First Sightstar has been very open about fertility struggles. Otislost her first pregnancy at 17 weeks in 2016and experienced a miscarriage at10 weeks in January 2019.
Otis and her husband, Doug Hehner, welcomed their daughter,Henley, on Aug. 22, 2017,and son Hayeson May 13, 2020.
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Lauren Duggar
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The pair revealed that Lauren hadsuffered a miscarriagein October 2018 ina clip fromCounting On.
“After a long and difficult labor, our girl arrived,” the couple said. “When we finally got to see and hold our precious Bella Milagro all the pain instantly went away. We can’t believe she is ours — she is so perfect!”
12of 25Shawn JohnsonShawn Johnson East/ InstagramIn October 2017, the former gymnast and her husband, Andrew East,announced that she had miscarriedjust two days after learning she was expecting in an emotional YouTube video.“The past 48 hours have been some of the happiest, scariest, and saddest times of my life,” Johnson Eastcaptioned the video. “My husband Andrew and I found out that we were unexpectedly pregnant, only to find out hours later some tragic news. I have been crying more than I ever have, but am still optimistic for what is next.“Johnson East revealed that she “felt so sad andguilty that I had done something wrongto lose this child,” adding that she worried her past as a gymnast affected her ability to carry a child.The couple welcomed daughterDrew Hazelinto the world in Oct. 2019. And in January 2021, Johnson East announcedshe’s expecting again! SonJett Jameswas born in July 2021.
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Shawn Johnson
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In October 2017, the former gymnast and her husband, Andrew East,announced that she had miscarriedjust two days after learning she was expecting in an emotional YouTube video.
“The past 48 hours have been some of the happiest, scariest, and saddest times of my life,” Johnson Eastcaptioned the video. “My husband Andrew and I found out that we were unexpectedly pregnant, only to find out hours later some tragic news. I have been crying more than I ever have, but am still optimistic for what is next.”
Johnson East revealed that she “felt so sad andguilty that I had done something wrongto lose this child,” adding that she worried her past as a gymnast affected her ability to carry a child.
The couple welcomed daughterDrew Hazelinto the world in Oct. 2019. And in January 2021, Johnson East announcedshe’s expecting again! SonJett Jameswas born in July 2021.
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Lauren Carter
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Nick Carter and his wife, Lauren, announced that they were expecting again eight months after they revealedLauren had suffered a miscarriagein September 2018.
“God give us peace during this time. I really was looking forward to meeting her after 3 months. I’m heartbroken,” Carter tweeted, adding in a separate tweet, “It was a little sister for Odin.”
Laurenshared an ultrasound photoon March 8, 2019— “what would have been her due date” — in honor of International Women’s Day, praising her fellow women for being “badass.”
The pair welcomed their daughter,Saoirse Reign, in October 2019.
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Michelle Branch
Patrick Carney and Michelle Branch.Monica Schipper/Getty Images
The Grammy winner announced in August 2021 that she and her husband Patrick Carney areexpecting their second child, her third.
The happy news comes after the singer revealed in December that she hadsuffered a miscarriage.
“Just when we were rounding third and heading home (A baseball metaphor?! I know.) 2020 was like, ‘nah, I ain’t done yet,’ " Branch wrote at the time.
The couple are parents to sonRhys James, 2 ½, born August 2018. The “Everywhere” singer is also mom to daughterOwen Isabelle, 16, whom she shares with ex-husband Teddy Landau.
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Halsey
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Halseyannounced they were expectingwith a trio of maternity photographs January, having previously suffered a pregnancy loss in 2015. The year after, the singer spoke withRolling Stoneabout having a miscarriage right before a show – and still proceeding with the performance.
At the time, Halsey said they “beat myself up” over the miscarriage, explaining that they wanted “to be a mom more than I want to be a pop star, more than Iwant to be anything in the world.”
Ever candid with fans, the artist has also spoken about their battle withendometriosis, includingmultiple “terrifying” surgeries.
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Jessa Duggar
Jessa (Duggar) Seewald.Jessa Duggar/instagram
TheformerCounting Onstargave birth to her fourth child in July 2021, welcoming daughterFern Ellianawith husband Ben Seewald.
The coupleannounced in Februarythat they were expecting again after Jessa experienced a pregnancy loss in 2020.
The Seewalds share sons Spurgeon, 5, andHenry, 4, and daughterIvy, 2.
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Matthew Morrison
Taylor Reynolds
“We Rise! Our family is now complete. Welcome, Phoenix Monroe!” the proud parents toldPEOPLEin a statement.
“But it has really opened us up to having the conversation and talking about things that are taboo or a little difficult to express. So I think it has really bonded us together a lot more,” the star said at the time.
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Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty
Sussex, party of four!Meghan Marklegave birth to the couple’ssecond child, daughter Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, in June 2021.
“Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales,” the Duchess of Sussex and her husbandPrince Harrysaid in a statement at the time.
The couple are also parents to son Archie, 2, and announced they wereexpectingagain on Valentine’s Day in 2021.
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Aja Naomi King
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TheHow to Get Away with Murderstarannounced she was expectingin March, revealing she’d previously suffered two miscarriages.
20of 25Josie BatesSummer Simmons PhotographyTheBringing Up Batesstar and her husband Kelton Balka welcomed their second child together, daughterHazel Sloane, in June 2021. Their older daughter Willow Kristy, 2, was promoted to big sister.“After so many months of dreaming about what it would be like as a family of four and anticipating Hazel’s arrival, we are so thrilled to finally meet her!” Bates captioned intimate images taken at the hospital with their new bundle of joy.The couple announced they were expecting in January, after the reality star revealed in September of last yearthat she suffered a miscarriage.“2020 was a difficult year for everyone, and it was especially difficult for our little family after suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage in August,” Bates wrote in part. “It seemed to be a tumultuous and trying year for all, but our faith that God is ultimately our source of comfort and joy, gave us hope that brighter days are ahead. We couldn’t be more excited to share that we have our rainbow due in June!”
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Josie Bates
Summer Simmons Photography
TheBringing Up Batesstar and her husband Kelton Balka welcomed their second child together, daughterHazel Sloane, in June 2021. Their older daughter Willow Kristy, 2, was promoted to big sister.
“After so many months of dreaming about what it would be like as a family of four and anticipating Hazel’s arrival, we are so thrilled to finally meet her!” Bates captioned intimate images taken at the hospital with their new bundle of joy.
The couple announced they were expecting in January, after the reality star revealed in September of last yearthat she suffered a miscarriage.
“2020 was a difficult year for everyone, and it was especially difficult for our little family after suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage in August,” Bates wrote in part. “It seemed to be a tumultuous and trying year for all, but our faith that God is ultimately our source of comfort and joy, gave us hope that brighter days are ahead. We couldn’t be more excited to share that we have our rainbow due in June!”
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Mike Sorrentino
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Thrilled to expand their family, the couple previously revealed Lauren suffered a “traumatic” pregnancy loss at about seven weeks along in October 2019.
Grieving the tragic loss and remaining hopeful for the future, Lauren toldPEOPLEat the time they hoped to get pregnant again soon.
“Hopefully, it happens and once it does it will definitely be a blessing,” she said in November 2019.
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Elle King
Dan Tooker and Elle King.Corey Bost
“This is something that I have not only wanted since I could remember, but it’s something that I have struggled with for a really long time,” the Grammy-nominated rocker said at the time, then in her her second trimester. “Every single day of this pregnancy is such a miracle.”
The artist previously suffered two pregnancy losses due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and found out she was expecting again onDec. 25.
“I couldn’t imagine a greater Christmas gift than a positive pregnancy test,” she said of the wonderful news.
23of 25Kellan LutzBrittany Lutz/InstagramTheFBI: Most Wantedactor and his wife Brittany Gonzales were elated to welcome daughterAshtyn Lillyin February. One year before, Gonzalesannounced she suffereda pregnancy loss when she was 6 months along.“The day she came into the world it was snowing, raining, and freezing, but that night she was born and we woke up to sun, clear skies, and winter melting away,” theEmbraced with Gracepodcast hostwroteof Ashtyn’s birth.“It was so symbolic considering this time last year was literally winter for our souls only to be met one year later with the brightest sunshine.”
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Kellan Lutz
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TheFBI: Most Wantedactor and his wife Brittany Gonzales were elated to welcome daughterAshtyn Lillyin February. One year before, Gonzalesannounced she suffereda pregnancy loss when she was 6 months along.
“The day she came into the world it was snowing, raining, and freezing, but that night she was born and we woke up to sun, clear skies, and winter melting away,” theEmbraced with Gracepodcast hostwroteof Ashtyn’s birth.
“It was so symbolic considering this time last year was literally winter for our souls only to be met one year later with the brightest sunshine.”
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Hilary Rhoda
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After sharing the happy news, Rhoda told PEOPLE that while she was “so excited to be pregnant,” itwas important to her to be “sensitive"to others whose line to conception wasn’t a straight one.
Speaking withPEOPLEbefore her son was born, the model explained why it was important to be open.
“I was sensitive to the people out there who are trying to conceive or have experienced loss from miscarriages like I did, so I wanted to share that it wasn’t easy for us either,” she said.
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Jenna Dewan
Jenna Dewan with son Callum.Elizabeth Messina
“It was incredible to watch the awe in his eyes of experiencing birth for the very first time, and the first time he laid eyes on our son,” she said shortly after Callum’s birth.
“He was crying the whole time and he cut the umbilical cord. Seeing his transformation of becoming a dad was one of the best things I’ve ever witnessed. It was beautiful,” she added. “Birth is such a bonding experience, you’re transformed at the end of it.”
source: people.com
