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Raffaella Fico Details Five-Hour Labor in First Public Account of Late Pregnancy Loss

She reports a suspected infection without confirmation following a check three days earlier that showed no problems.

Overview

  • Speaking on Verissimo on January 10, Fico gave her first in-depth account since partner Armando Izzo announced the loss in mid-December.
  • She said her membranes ruptured prematurely and she underwent about five hours of labor, repeatedly asking to hear the fetal heartbeat.
  • Doctors have not identified a cause; Fico relayed that an infection is considered possible but unproven, and her gynecologist was described as shocked.
  • She recalled that a medical exam three days before the event found no issues and that at five months there was no way to save the baby.
  • Fico said she feels traumatized, is not ready to try for another pregnancy, and is focusing on caring for her daughter Pia with support from Izzo.