When it comes to pregnancy, the journey can be filled with all sorts of ups and downs. Sadly, about one in four pregnancies ends in loss, leaving many women feeling alone and isolated. However, the tide is turning as more women are bravely sharing their experiences, breaking the silence that once surrounded this heart-wrenching topic.
Enter Dr. Julie Matthews, a psychologist who specializes in women’s reproductive and maternal mental health. After experiencing a miscarriage herself at 16 weeks, she decided it was high time to shine a light on this sensitive issue. She launched the hashtag #IHadAMiscarriage to help reduce the stigma that often follows pregnancy loss. Now, she’s taking it a step further by honoring rainbow babies and their incredible moms.
Celebrating Pregnancy + Infant Loss Awareness Day
To celebrate Pregnancy + Infant Loss Awareness Day, Dr. Matthews has created a delightful line of T-shirts and tote bags specifically designed for rainbow mamas and their little ones. With the help of talented photographer Leo Johnson, all proceeds will benefit The Birth Hour, an amazing podcast that shares women’s birth stories.
“These items break silence and shatter taboos around this very poignant experience,” Dr. Matthews explains to Home Insemination Kit. “Many people say, ‘You don’t really understand miscarriage until you enter the secret society.’ This part of my campaign is all about creating connections.”
Affordable and Meaningful Merchandise
Available now in her online shop, these items come at affordable prices: totes for $5 (free when you buy a tee), Mama tees for $30, and Babe tees for $26. They aim to replace shame with pride, allowing women to openly say, “I had a miscarriage/pregnancy loss” without needing to spell it out.
Mark your calendars for October 15th, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. These items serve as a gentle reminder that many share this experience. If just one person finds solace in seeing someone else wearing this gear, then the entire campaign will have been a success.
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Conclusion
In summary, Dr. Matthews is turning a painful experience into a celebration of strength and connection for rainbow babies and their mothers. By breaking the silence around pregnancy loss, she’s helping women feel less alone in their journeys, and that’s something worth celebrating.