1 in 160 isn't 'Rare'; It's a Freaking Emergency Sticker
One of the things that bothers me when I share any part of my stillborn child's story is this undercurrent of, “But this is so RARE. This would never happen to ME.” Here is why that attitude is dangerous— 1. At current rates of 1 in 160 pregnancies, stillbirth is NOT rare. The fact is, you already personally know at least one person in your life who has experienced stillbirth. You likely know many. 2. Even if stillbirth, or any other tragedy, were uncommon enough to be considered rare, you also have to consider impact. If your child were stillborn, what would be the impact on you? And would it be any comfort to you that stillbirth “only” happens in 1 out of 160 pregnancies? Or would it be life-changing, regardless? Stillbirth is here, and real, and permanent. And when you wake up every day without your living child who should be 5 years old, the fact that his death is “rare” becomes pretty meaningless. Words by Miranda Hernandez © 2021, originally published at https://adrianjameshernandez.com/graphics/rare-is-little-comfort-when-it-happens-to-you-stillbirth-perspective/ These stillbirth awareness stickers help to share with the world that stillbirth matters, now and always. All Sea Glass Parenting stickers are designed in Canva by Miranda Hernandez and include a @SeaGlassParenting or web address watermark. Stickers will always include this watermark. Take a look at our website for links to free print-at-home designs and additional free resources for bereaved families and those who support them.
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