Siobhan and David reflect on Babyloss Awareness Week and it's climax - the Wave of Light; and ask the question - is it worth it?Thanks to the parents of Angel babies - Ella, Rosie, Hayden, Maya-Hope, Ava, Little Bump, Ronnie and Grace for their participation in this episode.you can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/

You may not know it but as long as you are part of the economy - stillbirth affects you.An in depth report showed that a stillbirth costs the economy 3 times the cost of an uncomplicated live birth.In this episode we unpack what that actually meansYou may not know it but as long as you are part of the economy - stillbirth affects you.You can read The Lancet report that this episode is based on here - https://www.thelancet.com/.../PIIS0140-6736(15.../fulltextyou can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/

“So don’t mind my tears Or the look in my eye cos my normalityhas drifted into the sky” David MonteithDreams don’t die, physical and mental pain don’t just fade away. Stillbirth is an event, a moment in time that gives birth to a new universe of trauma.Join us as we unpack the ongoing effects of StillbirthMy Spoken Word piece about grief and Mental Health - I GrievePetals - the Babyloss Counselling CharityCruse Bereavement Careyou can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/

The figures around Black and Asian babyloss have been around for a while and yet it's only in the last 2 years that the horrific statistics have been highlighted and talked about.We explore why these figures are so out of proportion and what can be done about it.You can find an infographic of the MBRRACE Maternal report here#babylossawarenessweekyou can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/

In this episode we discuss how to deal with friends and how friends can deal with usI don't know a single babyloss parent who hasn't lost a friend or is struggling with those relationships in some way since their baby died. To those who couldn't make the adjustment - so be it - it's a pain we will learn from. To those who feel our pain almost as deeply as we do. I'm sorry you are caught up in the ripples of our grief. But for your love - Thank you.#babylossawarenessweekyou can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/

We see you...the Grandparents, the Brothers and sisters, the aunts and uncles, the cousins. Those of you who care not just for us but for our dead children. We see you and we love you for your love and for the grief you too have to process.Grandparents we see the fact that you grieve not just your grandchild but you child who is becoming a different person.we see you all and thank you not just for your love but for knowing that our grief came before yours.And I grieve for all those parents of you whose family didn't know how or couldn't find it in themselves to support you as you needed.The ripples keep growing#babylossawarenessweekyou can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/

The effects of Babyloss and grief ripple out from the centre and siblings are in its path.Alannah was 3 when her little sister died. She was 3 not stupid she knew there was a baby and we couldn’t and wouldn’t hide from her the reality of the situation.Kira never met her older sister but she knows who she is. Grace is simply part of her everyday life. Join us as we explore how to manage siblings grief in a healthy and mindful way.you can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/

In Episode 1 of their BabyLoss Awareness Week Mini Podfest Siobhan and David of Grace in Action explore how Babyloss affects Parents beyond the obvious. Ending with 3 tips to help parents.you can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/

Over Babyloss Awareness week we will be having a mini podfest. A short episode which will highlight the people and situations affected by babyloss beyond the obvious.We start on Friday the 9th October

Meet David & Siobhan Monteith parents to 3 living and 1 dead child. After the death of their daughter Grace, they Founded Grace In Action to help raise awareness of the issues around Babyloss.In this trailer they share their mission their lives and what this podcast is about.you can contact us at info@graceinaction.org.ukFind us on Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/GraceInAction14https://twitter.com/graceinacthttps://www.instagram.com/graceinaction14/https://www.youtube.com/GraceinAction/