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. -
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. -
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. -
Tommy’s clinic helped me bring my babies home after 10 losses
After 10 heartbreaking losses, Jade came to Tommy's Rainbow Clinic for specialist pregnancy care, and brought home 3 healthy happy babies. -
Lewis takes on 24hr run for Tommy's in memory of his son
After all, the pain of pushing your body through a run is nothing in comparison to losing a child but it is my personal outlet and way to honour my son’s memory
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