A rainbow baby is:
A rainbow baby is: a term for a child born to a couple who have previously lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or death during infancy.
I was not aware of this term till after we had our 1st loss.
I think it is safe to say that most people are unaware of not only the term but EVERYTHING associated to it, unless they have (in some way) been exposed to this type of loss as well.
Before experiencing my 1st loss I remember a couple of women who told me they had a miscarriage and I realize now, I had no idea what that REALLY meant.
They WEREN'T just telling me they had lost a pregnancy.
They were telling me they were sad, confused, scared, anxious, and amongst so many other things, lonely.
1 out of 4 couples experience miscarriages & 1 in 8 couples have trouble starting a family.
Those numbers may make it seem like this is common, but when you're going through it, you feel like you're the only one.
That's why it is so important to find a community & create a support system for ourselves surrounded by people who can truly empathize & understand us.
You don't have to feel lost & lonely. There are communities waiting to help give you some comfort.
If you haven’t already, check out the following links:
