Still a Mum by Meagan Donaldson (Book) » stories of prenatal diagnosis

We know that prenatal diagnosis is more common than many think. Yet, we rarely hear the stories of the people that have received unexpected news about the health, development or genetics of their unborn baby. We wish to change that so parents no longer feel hidden or isolated.

We have collated parents stories to share with the variety of reactions, experiences and outcomes.

Note:

  • These stories appear in random order.
  • Stories which help one person, may be unhelpful for another.

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The decision-making category includes stories that reflect the vast array of potential experiences.

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About the resource

“Still a Mum is a wholehearted book on grief and losing a baby that provides wisdom and support through careful insight, helping you feel less alone.

What no parent wants to face: Meagan Donaldson was 23 weeks pregnant when tests confirmed that her unborn baby had a rare condition. Told the prognosis for their daughter was poor, they made a heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to their little girl. Soon after, Violet Grace was born. Still, but perfect.

However, her short life left a big impact on her parents—and a network of strangers across the world as her story and the wisdom gained from the experience was shared and a successful fundraiser was created in her honour.

Written whilst on maternity leave—with no baby and planning her daughter’s memorial instead of a baby shower—and in the preceding year, the author offers healing awareness through a fractured heart which helps readers understand pregnancy loss and grief.

Still a Mum is a story about loss, life and love and finding joy again after heartbreak. Shining a spotlight on the stigma that still exists around pregnancy loss, not just for the parents but for other family members as well.”

 

From the website of Meagan Donaldson: Still a Mum 

 

Notes

TFMR, termination, lived experience