The Loss Mothers
It is with an open heart that we introduce The Loss Mothers to you.This project will unfold over the coming months to encompass a series of podcasts and a photographic essay that bring together the stories and experiences of mothers who have loved, lost and grieved the death of their child.Women from all walks of life are being asked to tell their story, to share their experience of motherhood, and how the death of their child has changed their world.We will explore the stories of mothers, young and old, who have lost babies, children and adult children. We will delve into the uniqueness of each woman’s experience while coming to understand that the bonds of shared grief create universal threads that echo through time.The aim of this project is to bear witness, gain insight, bring light and honour stories that help us to understand the complexity and depth of a mother’s grief.With loveBec and Caitlin
The Loss Mothers
Nikki & Max 15
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Rebecca Gallagher & Caitlin Epps
This is the story of Nikki and Max. Nikki is mother to three sons, Julien, Max and Noah.Max was being lovingly nourished and growing during pregnancy but sadly he was diagnosed with severe hypoplastic left heart syndrome and would not be able to survives after birth.Nikki shares her pregnancy journey with Max and how difficult it is to say hello and good-bye at the same time.Nikki is passionate about opening up the discussion around pregnancy loss and the social taboos surrounding early pregnancy and the isolation women can feel.Max will forever be a part of the Petersen family and we thank Nikki and Max for the beautiful messages shared today.Content warning: This episode discusses stillbirth, pregnancy loss and miscarriage. This content may be distressing for some listeners. Below is a list of resourcesSANDS Australia- Miscarriage, stillbirth & newborn death supporthttp://www.sands.org.auStillbirth awareness - Red Nose supports families who have experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy and is working collaboratively with the researchers and allied organisation to help prevent stillbirthhttps://rednose.org.au/Bears of Hope- Pregnancy and infant loss supporthttps://www.bearsofhope.org.au/Stillbirth Foundation Australiahttps://stillbirthfoundation.org.au/Credits:Hosts- Rebecca Gallagher & Caitlin EppsGuest- Nikki PetersenFollow The Loss Mothers on social media Instagram- @thelossmothersFacebook- (2) The Loss Mothers | Facebook