Singer's Plea: Prevent Pregnancy Loss With Simple Test

Singer Christina Perri spoke at a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting to raise awareness about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). She detailed her personal experience with the autoimmune condition, which led to the stillbirth of her daughter, Rosie, in 2020, and a prior miscarriage.

Perri explained that APS causes the body to produce antibodies that increase the risk of blood clots, posing significant dangers during pregnancy. She expressed relief at her diagnosis, noting that timely treatment with blood thinners could have prevented her tragic loss. The condition is detectable through a blood test and is a known cause of recurrent pregnancy loss.

Following Perri's testimony, the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion to proclaim November 24, 2026, as APS Awareness Day in Los Angeles County. This date would have been Rosie's birthday. The motion also directs public health departments to enhance accessibility of APS information on their websites, covering risk factors, testing, and treatment.

Perri, known for her hit songs, shared her joy in later having a healthy pregnancy and welcoming her second daughter, Pixie Rose. Her advocacy aims to prevent others from experiencing similar devastating outcomes.