Stillbirth & Prematurity: Remember Ava Grace

30,000 babies die from Stillbirth in the USA every year... compare that to the 2,000 that die to SIDS. Causes of Infant Mortality like SIDS or Prematurity receive a tremendous amount of funding for research and support. Important support includes not only research funding but also public awareness.




My daughter was a victim of both prematurity and stillbirth. I support both causes. I am however more outraged by the lack of support for stillbirth. Parents of stillborns are treated like lepers. As if their child never existed. If my baby had taken one breath and then died I would have been treated an entirely different way. Change needs to be made... And change will only come when the public is educated and OUTRAGED.

Help these parents... these babies by Favoriting this video... send it to someone you know. Learn the facts.

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[WarMaiden88]

My son Tiernan died 4 weeks ago from a stillbirth, he came into the world on his due date April 15th 2011 and my heart is broken and will never heal...

[koheato]

Mother of Andrea Ranay bornstill November 7,1991 of placental failure. I couldn't even get a death certificate.

[pendletonivy]

She was so beautiful.

[chevygirl087]

I lost my son at 40 weeks in 2008 and have YET to get a death certificate. I am now expecting a baby girl and terrified of another cord accident. You would think, since there are so many stillbirths each year, people would be more educated. I've talked to people that don't even know what stillbirth is.

[avilesnba]

@sig1288 I didnt get to meet my brother either but it hurts. Just to think that a piece of my family is gone really really hurts. RIP Derek

[avilesnba]

@AbbeySays same thing happened to my mom about 7-8 years ago. I didnt get to meet my dear brother, but I can imagine him now. Running around and falling like a little kid would. Yeah....this touched me a little too much.

[avilesnba]

This video was way too strong for me....i min into it and i broke down.....I lost my dear brother about 5-6 years ago and I miss you brother. I never got to meet you, but i can feel you right next me. How great it would of been to be a role model and take you out for ice cream and etc. Writing this really hurts....im doing it while tears run down my face......man this sucks.....

[angrosenberger]

My daughter, Karissa Ruthanne, was stillborn on 8/5/98. I had had 4 miscarriages prior to losing my precious angel. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a child. I too was saddened by the fact that I did not get a birth certificate...only a death certificate. You are brave to share your story. Bless you!

[januaryjewel08]

Thank You so much for this. We have many similarities. You lost your sweet baby girl on my 7th wedding anniversary. I was pregnant with our 3rd baby. I had endured many miscarriages and 2 healthy deliveries. A week after December 9th my pregnancy and world started to unravel. My sweet angel Ava-Grace was born into heaven on January 17, 2008. This is a day I constantly relive and will never forget. She was 20wks and beautiful. Thank you..my heart goes out to you in so many ways!

[AbbeySays]

This touched me so much. Just this sunday my sweet angel got her cord wrapped around her neck and she passed away. I miss you maddy. Your mommy loves you so much.