My Pregnancy Mistakes That Nearly Cost Me My Life

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In hindsight, I realise how my mistakes added extra layers of difficulty to an already challenging period. I don’t want you to make similar mistakes.

Pregnancy is not a disease, but you will be sick, at least a couple of times. But you will be fine. Mistakes will happen; they’re part of the journey.  But don’t make these kinds of mistakes I made, because not many people will be as lucky as I am to get a second chance to live and tell the story. In hindsight, I realise how my mistakes added extra layers of difficulty to an already challenging period. From preterm labour to preeclampsia, and then an emergency C-section that nearly took my life, these trials challenged me in ways I never imagined, even during postpartum when I suffered depression. Pregnancy and parenting don’t come with a manual, but perhaps we can create something close to it together. Every decision you make, every effort you put in, counts. Yes, it counts somewhere; we already have two paths. After reading this book, you will then see clearly the path where your efforts and decisions have been counting, and what to do before it is too late.

So consider this book that someone. Consider me a friend, even if we never meet. Consider these pages a safe space to explore the parts of pregnancy no one talks about at baby showers—the loneliness, the resentment, the fear, the mistakes, and also the unexpected gifts that come from walking through fire and coming out the other side.

About the Author

Jane C.A. began her journey into motherhood as a stay-at-home wife, stepping into the unknown with an unexpected twin pregnancy. What followed was a profound trial—a high-risk pregnancy, preterm labour, an emergency delivery, and a deeply challenging postpartum period that tested her marriage, mind, body, and spirit. In those uncharted waters, she found not just a path to survival, but a new version of herself was forged. What started as a personal journal of healing evolved into a powerful, resonant voice for women worldwide. She has since emerged as a bestselling author, transforming her intimate story of fragility and recovery into a source of global inspiration and practical guidance. Her other books, including My Postpartum Journey: Cry, Heal, Evolve and Recover But Don’t Bounce Back, Jesus My Midwife, and 30 Minutes in 24 Hours After a Preeclampsia Diagnosis, do more than tell a story; they are catalysts for profound personal evolution. She also runs Famlifeplus, a social enterprise she founded with her husband through which they empower women with voices and information that matter, share positive stories of change, and raise funds for their global awareness campaigns and projects to reduce the maternal death rate around the world, focusing on preeclampsia and haemorrhage, which are the major killers. They also galvanise support for rural primary health providers to encourage adequate antenatal services and regular screening, prioritising early detection and timely safety interventions.