Today we remember our sons, Alex and Ian, who were born and died 19 years ago on this day. It's been many years now of wondering about the lives they could have lived, considering the lost possibilities and wishing I could live those lost moments with them. We have had cake which I will share soon.
As I do each year, I am sharing articles relating to stillbirth where experiences are shared and many have generously worked to make life easier for those who have had stillbirths:
Woman's miscarriage and stillbirth prompt 900km walk to raise awareness and money for cuddle cots ABC News 22 November 2025.
Mie nurse aims to provide coffins to grieving mothers of stillborn babies, The Japan Times, 20 April 2026.
Couple set up charity for grieving parents after daughter's stillbirth, BBC News, July 2026.
Parents of stillborn baby channel grief into advocacy for health system improvements, CBC News, 23 December 2025
Wedding dresses become angel gowns for babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, AL.com (Alabama, USA), 8 January 2026.
Ashleigh was 39 weeks pregnant and getting her final scan. Then the obstetrician went silent, Mama Mia, 7 February 2026. (great insights into how one family handled bereavement)
Aussie mum and influencer Danielle Mitchell shares heartbreaking update with fans after difficult pregnancy, Perth Now, 23 June 2026.
One mother's story of stillbirth, miscarriage, and the courage to try again, Daily Nation (Kenya), 15 July 2026
‘Grief becomes a routine’: Farhana lost five babies. A ‘culture of silence’ exacerbated her pain, The Guardian, 6 September 2016.
New $100 Million Initiative to Halve Stillbirth Rates Launched by Gates and Wellcome Leap, Health Policy Watch, 13 October 2026.
Dear Johanna, sending hugs to you across the oceans.
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