Your stillbirth stories
Stories from Tommy’s supporters who have suffered stillbirth.
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I wrote an email to Tommy’s with shaking hands, sharing what I couldn’t say out loud
After the Tommy's midwives supported her over the death of her stillborn son, Luke, Kat is raising money for Tommy's in honour of Luke's 5th birthday. -
Stillbirth statistics
1 in every 250 pregnancies ends in a stillbirth in the UK. That's 8 babies every day. Find out more stillbirth statistics. -
I’ve met lots of other incredible dads, desperate to talk, it’s just harder to find the right space to do that
Ross Hill, 35, suffered PTSD after losing his son Leo at 30 weeks. Ross lives in Peterborough with wife Stevie, 34, and son Edwin, 3. -
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
Beth Braine is sharing her story to raise awareness of a rare pregnancy complication: Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy. -
'Each month that passed, each time my period arrived was like losing her all over again'
The work that Tommy’s do has been invaluable to my journey - they are the reason that I am now a mummy to a healthy little girl. -
I remember begging them for a c-section
Sarah's son Tristan was stillborn at 38 weeks after symptoms related to lupus anticoagulant disorder affected the placenta. -
What not to say - our advice after the stillbirth of our daughter
Do’s and don’ts – Kerry offers her advice on what to say and not what to say after stillbirth, having lost her daughter Rhianna Lily -
Louise's Reason for Running
On Sunday 3 April 2022 Louise will take part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon to support Tommy's and raise awareness of Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy. -
When we buried our baby, my heart went with her
10 years ago, Michelle* lost her only daughter at 41 weeks. Here she breaks her silence on what she went through and how perimenopause has been triggering. -
Five months later - what happened next
We visited the Bereavement Suite for the last time so that we could prepare Zara for the days ahead. A date had been set for the funeral, 16 February 2016. -
Healing through giving
Education and family support specialist, Margaret, shares her experiences of baby loss, milk donation, and why mothers should be given all the options. -
Stillbirth and explaining baby loss to children
Frankie's first pregnancy was low risk, largely problem free. At 38 weeks and 2 days, Frankie experienced reduced movements and sadly baby Esme was stillborn.
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