Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have shared the heartbreaking announcement on social media that they lost their newborn baby following pregnancy complications.
But just as Teigen has done throughout her career, the model, author and mother of two is shedding light and sparking conversation on a subject people don’t talk about enough. Teigen’s post, an emotional message and series of pictures, has gained the support of many women who have been through a similar experience.
We commend Chrissy for being publicly vulnerable and not afraid to talk about the reality of delivering a stillborn baby. Stillbirth affects about 1 in 160 births, and each year about 24,000 babies are stillborn in the United States. (CDC)
Why is it so important that Chrissy shared these emotional photos?
Most hospitals recommend taking a picture to have a tangible memory of what the baby looked like and to give the parents the chance to confirm and mourn the baby’s existence. (Anencephaly.info)
Teigen’s post is creating educational conversations on the topic and prompting others to share their stories.
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