Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

“This still hurts after having four children, because it does.”

On the October 2 episode of her Not Gonna Lie podcast, Kylie Kelce’s voice breaks as she recounts a visit that changed everything. Alternately sniffling, crying, and swearing, she describes her 13-week appointment, when the nurse couldn’t find a heartbeat. “I could just tell,” Kylie remembers. “You didn’t find one because there isn’t one.”

It was a missed miscarriage—an experience that would forever mark her pregnancy journey, even after going on to have four children. The scene is quiet, dignified, and painfully relatable to anyone who has carried a loss in private.

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The first time she shared the story in full

Kylie detailed the timeline: after a positive pregnancy test in 2018, she visited her obstetrician, noting that the baby was “a few days late” but still within normal limits. She planned a 13-week appointment while traveling with her husband, Jason Kelce, then a center for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Before returning to Philadelphia, the couple shared the news with family in carefully orchestrated surprises—capturing moments of joy on video, from presenting tiny baby booties to revealing the pregnancy to Jason’s mom and grandmother. These treasured memories were later tinged with heartbreak when Kylie learned at the 13-week appointment that her baby had stopped developing between 9 and 10 weeks, and a D&E was scheduled shortly after.

The experience shaped her approach to later pregnancies: she waited longer to share news publicly, monitored every milestone closely, and carried heightened anxiety until each baby was safely born.

Why this matters now

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to give parents language, community, and permission to talk about loss. Established to honor parents and families who have endured miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death, the month encourages dialogue and remembrance, shining a light on experiences often carried quietly.

For parents like Kylie—or anyone who has faced the loss of a pregnancy—this month offers a reminder: grief is valid, complex, and often persistent. Sharing even a single story can help someone feel less alone.

Understanding missed miscarriage and persistent grief

A missed miscarriage, often referred to as a “silent” miscarriage, occurs when a fetus has stopped developing, but the body does not exhibit the typical symptoms of miscarriage, such as bleeding or cramping. This condition is frequently diagnosed during routine ultrasound scans, often around the 12-week mark, when no heartbeat is detected or the fetus appears smaller than expected for the gestational age. 

According to an article published in Progyny, the absence of physical symptoms can make the diagnosis particularly shocking and emotionally taxing for parents. Many individuals may continue to feel pregnant, experiencing symptoms like nausea or breast tenderness, which can further delay the recognition of the loss. 

This phenomenon underscores the importance of regular prenatal care and the role of healthcare providers in monitoring the health of both the mother and the developing fetus.

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Support and ways to help

Parents navigating pregnancy loss don’t have to do it alone. Organizations like the Star Legacy Foundation offer education, support groups, and advocacy for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death.

Supporting a friend can be as simple as listening, acknowledging their grief, or sending a thoughtful note. Avoid clichés like “it was meant to be,” and instead offer presence, validation, and gentle empathy.

A message that never leaves

“This still hurts after having four children, because it does,” Kylie said. By speaking openly, she offers a quiet permission for others to grieve, remember, and share their own stories—reminding parents everywhere that even in the midst of joy, the echoes of loss can linger, and that’s okay.

Source: 

1. Progyny. 2025. “Missed Miscarriage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments.”
2. Tommy’s the pregnancy and baby charity. “Missed miscarriage.”

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