Being Pregnant
Moms Show Off Their Bumps for Campaign To Raise Awareness for Stillbirth
In the United States stillbirth is said to occur in about 1 in every 160 pregnancies – in the United Kingdom approximately 11 babies are born silent each day. Thanks to organizations like Count The Kicks who work with great passion to increase knowledge and confidence about stillbirth — more women are becoming aware of stillbirth risk factors and signs to look out for.
Count The Kicks recently launched a fundraising campaign for their organization. A beautiful calendar featuring 12 pregnant woman has been developed and has already sold over a thousand copies. After seeing the images featured in the calendar it’s easy to see why this campaign will be a success.
Take a look for yourself – click through to view the beautiful bumps helping to raise awareness in this important new campaign:
For more information on Count The Kicks and where to help with their fundraising effort — visit Count The Kicks.org.uk
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Rosstwinmom commented on Jan 20 12 at 1:19 pmThis makes me a bit sad. As a mom who has experienced a stillbirth, pictures of other women with beautiful baby bumps seems like a slap in the face. I can barely look at my baby bump pics without crying. I know this is meant to inspire moms to do whatever they can to protect their growing babies, but it would not be something I’d buy or show to a friend. Some stillbirths are unpreventable. Mine was a freak thing that was not something I could see coming.
Stephanie commented on Jan 21 12 at 11:32 amI agree with Rosstwinmom and find some of the photos a bit racey. I like that there is more awareness about this though.
Sanriobaby =^.^= commented on Jan 21 12 at 4:20 pm@ROSSTWINMOM- I’m so sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine what losing a stillborn was like for you and I completely understand why this particular subject is very sensitive for you.
MomMaria commented on Jan 24 12 at 12:14 pmI am a mother of 3, First baby being a stillborn, second baby is a healthy 4 year old and baby number 3 is scheduled to be here next week. My stillborn was also unseen he was VERY healthy and we didn’t have an answer until 13 months later which did not make things any easier but I have to say I LOVE this idea!!! I am all about awareness and have put a family team together to help spread awareness for stillborns and factor V leiden, currently working on our 6th year of fundraising! Great job “Count The Kicks” you have the full support from our team!
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rose surma commented on Jan 24 12 at 1:05 pmThere was a time in the early days after my baby was stillborn, that I was also sensitive to seeing others being pregnant. But now it has been over three years, and I can appreciate the beauty of a pregnant mother. The mothers in the photos have the same precious love for their not yet born babies that I had for my son. Kudos to them for sharing that beauty for a great cause! Spreading awareness and education is key to preventing more tragedies. Good job ladies!
katie commented on Jan 25 12 at 6:56 pmI recognize that looks can be deceiving, but why are there no women of color in this calendar? At least in the us, these women are greatly affected by stillbirth and infant loss, at an alarming and disparate rate.
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