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Justene Alpert Shares Pregnancy Termination After Fatal Diagnosis

6/25/2026

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On June 24, 2026, Justene Alpert posted that she terminated her pregnancy in December after doctors diagnosed a disorder.
Doctors warned Alpert and husband Mason Trueblood, 35, the baby would not survive and the pregnancy endangered health.
She wrote on June 22, 2026 that she said goodbye to her son Mads Mason Trueblood on Dec. 29, thanked her husband, family and friends, and urged other women they are not alone.

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On June 24, 2026, Justene Alpert posted that she terminated her pregnancy in December after doctors diagnosed a disorder.
Doctors warned Alpert and husband Mason Trueblood, 35, the baby would not survive and the pregnancy endangered health.
She wrote on June 22, 2026 that she said goodbye to her son Mads Mason Trueblood on Dec. 29, thanked her husband, family and friends, and urged other women they are not alone.