Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Reveal Tragic Stillbirth of Their ‘Beautiful Baby Girl’ in Emotional Update

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Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard revealed that they had tragically lost their ‘beautiful baby girl’ in a post shared on their Instagram accounts on Saturday.

The 32-year-old reality TV personality and her 35-year-old husband planned to welcome a daughter into their family, even though the child was stillborn.

Jill – who recently opened up about her strict fundamentalist Christian upbringing – and her spouse went on to write an emotional message to confirm the news to the public.

‘It is with heavy hearts that we announce the stillbirth of our beautiful baby girl, Isla Marie Dillard. Jill was 4 months pregnant (due in August) when we found out our baby died in utero,’ they wrote.

Duggar and Dillard added that they were especially excited about the prospect of bringing a new member into their family.

Jill Duggar and her husband, Derick Dillard, revealed that they had tragically lost their 'beautiful baby girl' in a post shared on their Instagram accounts on Saturday.

Jill Duggar and her husband, Derick Dillard, revealed that they had tragically lost their ‘beautiful baby girl’ in a post shared on their Instagram accounts on Saturday.

‘From the moment we found out we were pregnant, we couldn’t wait to meet our baby. Isla was loved from the start and her 3 big brothers were so excited to introduce her to their world,’ they wrote.

The couple concluded by thanking their longtime fans for their continued support while dealing with the stillbirth of their child.

“We appreciate your prayers as we continue to grieve and heal from the loss of our little Isla Marie,” they wrote.

Duggar and Dillard originally met in 2011, and they went on to tie the knot in June 2014.

The couple started a family with the birth of their son Israel, aged nine, in 2014, and they welcomed two more boys, named Samuel, six, and Frederick, one, in 2017 and 2022 respectively.

The couple planned to welcome a child in 2021, although the reality TV personality suffered a miscarriage.

Duggar opened up about her feelings regarding the tragic event in a post shared on her Instagram account not long after the birth of her youngest child, who would have been named River Bliss.

She wrote a lengthy message to let her fans know she felt “conflicted with feelings of loss and joy…I miss the moments we never had with River, but I feel so grateful for where we are at year with our sweet little newborn.” ‘

The author - who recently opened up about her strict upbringing - and her spouse went on to write an emotional message to confirm the news to the public

The author - who recently opened up about her strict upbringing - and her spouse went on to write an emotional message to confirm the news to the public

The author – who recently opened up about her strict upbringing – and her spouse went on to write an emotional message to confirm the news to the public

Duggar and Dillard originally met in 2011 and went on to bond in June 2014

Duggar and Dillard originally met in 2011 and went on to bond in June 2014

Duggar and Dillard originally met in 2011 and went on to bond in June 2014

The couple started a family with the birth of their son Israel, aged nine, in 2014, and they welcomed two more boys, named Samuel, six, and Frederick, one, in 2017 and 2022 respectively

The couple started a family with the birth of their son Israel, aged nine, in 2014, and they welcomed two more boys, named Samuel, six, and Frederick, one, in 2017 and 2022 respectively

The couple started a family with the birth of their son Israel, aged nine, in 2014, and they welcomed two more boys, named Samuel, six, and Frederick, one, in 2017 and 2022 respectively

The author then wrote that she did not ‘take for granted what a blessing this journey of motherhood is.’

Duggar went on to express that she had nothing but sympathy for other mothers who had gone through miscarriages.

“My heart is also heavy for others who want so much to be mamas or have experienced loss and are still praying for their miracle,” she said.

The reality TV personality then wrote that she couldn’t ‘wait to see (River) in heaven.’

WHAT IS A STILLBIRTH?

A stillbirth occurs when a baby is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy.

If a baby dies before 24 weeks of pregnancy, it is known as a pregnancy loss.

Not all stillbirths can be prevented, but not smoking or drinking, not sleeping on your back and attending all prenatal appointments can reduce the risk.

What are the signs?

Signs may include the baby not moving as much as usual.

Pregnant women should contact their doctor immediately if they notice a difference in their baby’s movements.

What are the reasons?

Stillbirths do not always have an obvious cause, but can occur due to complications with the placenta or a birth defect.

They are also more likely to occur if women suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes or an infection that affects the baby, such as the flu.

Stillbirths are more likely to occur if women have twins or multiple pregnancies, are overweight, smoke, are over 35 or have a pre-existing condition such as epilepsy.

What happens after a stillbirth?

If a baby has died, women can wait for their labor to start naturally, or they can be induced if their health is at risk.

Bereavement support groups are available for parents who have suffered stillbirths.

Some find it helpful to name their baby or take pictures with them.

Source: NHS choice

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