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"The silence surrounding stillbirth hides the problem and impedes investment." — LANCIT MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2011

Star Legacy Foundation recognizes that the first step in the prevention of stillbirth and infant loss is to raise awareness and shed light on the tragedies that profoundly impact families around the world. 

While we talk about the numbers and statistics, we also must recognize that these babies are more than data and each loss impacts families for the rest of their lives.

Join us in telling your story* to enlighten the world to the tragedy of pregnancy & infant loss.

*Submitted stories will be included on our website and may be used for awareness and educational videos projects. Click here to see previously submitted stories.

DO YOU WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY?

Stories may be submitted in either written or video format. We encourage video because seeing is believing and these efforts, while they take great courage, are so very impactful. You may of course submit written stories including photos or both written and video stories. 

Star Legacy Foundation welcomes all stories of miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal loss.

WRITTEN STORIES

VIDEO STORIES

Send your story and any photos you would like used to: [email protected].

There is no limit to the length of your story or the number of photos you would like us to use. Once your story is up on our website, we will send you a note with a link where you can find it and share with your friends and family.

You can email your video to us at [email protected]

Be sure to state your name and spell it at the beginning of your video and your includes subject line includes your name as well. Be sure to add your name and contact information in the email. 

If your video is too large to email, send us an email and we will provide you a link to upload it directly to our system.

CLICK HERE to find a full list of helpful instructions regarding recording your video!

If you prefer we can record your story for you via zoom.  If you wish this option, send us an email to set up a time to tell us your story.

TALKING POINTS

Not sure where to start? Take a look at some of our thought-provoking questions below. These suggestions are not meant to limit your story.Your story is your own so don’t be afraid to just tell is as you know it. 

  • How you felt when you learned you were pregnant.
  • Did you become pregnant easily or does your story start with infertility and/or assisted reproduction?
  • How did your pregnancy go?
  • What was baby’s personality like while you were pregnant?
  • Did your healthcare team talk to you at all about risk factors and/or stillbirth?
  • Any complications?
  • Were you ever concerned?  Did you raise those concerns with your care provider?  If so, how did he/she respond?
  • How did your family & friends support your loss?
  • How do you and your partner support each other?  Have there been challenges?
  • Do you have any special ways that you remember your baby?
  • If you have other children, how did they handle the news that their baby sister/brother had died?
  • How do you keep your baby as a special part of your family?
  • What do you want everyone to know about pregnancy & infant loss?

QUESTIONS?

Send us a note to [email protected].

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