Heart-rending Stillbirth Drives SC Businesswoman

Sjona Lindquist understands that many times heartache can accompany the desire to be a parent. Having suffered infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and a lower birthweight baby places Lindquist in the unique position to know the needs of struggling parents. "Meeting the heart needs of parents and physical needs of the stillbirth sorrow or premature baby is the # 1 priority in my business,' said Lindquist "and I believe it should be!'

The stillbirth of Lindquist's daughter, Michaela, gives her the deep desire to make her online preemie clothing webstore (WWW.BABYLINQ.COM) a successful business. Her business focuses mostly on the needs of the premature baby, and resting gowns for deceased babies. "My background as well as my observation and expertise in this area, gives me the compassion to suffer with and advise parents in these trying circumstances.' Stated Lindquist

The occurrence of premature baby and stillbirth is rising. The need for premature baby products, premature baby clothing and baby loss clothing and products has risen also. Here are the sad statistics.

-27% rise in premature baby births in the United States since 1981*
-825 babies are born at a low birthweight (under 5 pounds 8 ounces) every day**
-157 babies are born at a very low birthweight (under 3 pounds 4 ounces) every day**
-12 babies die every day as a result of prematurity/low birthweight***
-107 stillbirth babies are born every day*

No one knows the cause of many a stillbirth, or premature baby birth. There are a few preventative measures all pregnant women can take to increase her chances of a full term & live delivery. Here are 5:

1. Stay aware of your body and your baby's habits as they grow.
2. If your baby's movements decrease significantly, go to the hospital.
3. If you have regular contractions and/or significant pain in your pelvic region or your back, get checked.
4. If you have bloody or mucous discharge (get checked), constant leaking or a gushing feeling in your vaginal area, go to the hosptial right away.
5. If have a feeling something may be wrong, get checked (it is better to be safe than sorry later).


"My desire' says Lindquist " is that someday every would be stillbirth or premature baby, will be born alive and full term.'

For more information about BABYLINQ.com's, website (links and information) or webstore (preemie bereavement, micro preemie, or preemie clothing and product needs) visit WWW.BABYLINQ.COM.

*Information from the March of Dimes
**Information from the 2002 Children's Defence Fund
***Information from the National Center for Health Statistics

Contact: Sjona Lindquist
BABYLINQ.COM
Fax: 815-572-8202
http://www.BabyLinq.com

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