Emma and Andrew were over the moon to be welcoming their second child into the world. Angus was born 14th of January 2016, absolutely perfect, but without breath. Angus was stillborn. Emma openly talks about Angus and gives her voice for her son, so that other families don’t have to face the immense grief which she and her family does. We need to talk about stillbirth. Remembering Angus James Marr 14th January 2016

Emma and Andrew were over the moon to be welcoming their second child into the world. Angus was born 14th of January 2016, absolutely perfect, but without breath. Angus was stillborn.

Emma openly talks about Angus and gives her voice for her son, so that other families don’t have to face the immense grief which she and her family does.

We need to talk about stillbirth.

Remembering Angus James Marr
14th January 2016

Still Aware Founder and CEO, Claire Foord talks about the importance of a raising awareness and talking about stillbirth and prevention to help save babies lives. For a safer pregnancy; – Monitor your baby’s movements in utero (pattern, frequency and strength) – Sleep on your side in the third trimester – Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, act now, don’t wait. Australian charity Still Aware are dedicated to raising awareness for prevention of stillbirth. The leading cause of infant death in Australia.

Still Aware Founder and CEO, Claire Foord talks about the importance of a raising awareness and talking about stillbirth and prevention to help save babies lives. For a safer pregnancy; – Monitor your baby’s movements in utero (pattern, frequency and strength) – Sleep on your side in the third trimester – Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, act now, don’t wait. Australian charity Still Aware are dedicated to raising awareness for prevention of stillbirth. The leading cause of infant death in Australia.

Rachael was provided with Still Aware’s information in pregnancy, and monitored her baby’s movements daily. Rachael voiced her concerns when she noticed a change in Arlo’s movement, and Arlo was born, healthy and well. Rachael was told if they had waited, he may not be here. This is Rachael’s story…

Rachael was provided with Still Aware’s information in pregnancy, and monitored her baby’s movements daily. Rachael voiced her concerns when she noticed a change in Arlo’s movement, and Arlo was born, healthy and well. Rachael was told if they had waited, he may not be here. This is Rachael’s story…

Matthew and Candice were pregnant with their first child. Over the moon with excitement, they had no idea what would await them on their next visit to the hospital. Matthew wishes that someone told them the importance of reporting a change in your baby’s movements and that stillbirth was not a thing of the past. We need to talk about stillbirth. 6 babies are stillborn everyday in Australia.

Matthew and Candice were pregnant with their first child. Over the moon with excitement, they had no idea what would await them on their next visit to the hospital. Matthew wishes that someone told them the importance of reporting a change in your baby’s movements and that stillbirth was not a thing of the past. We need to talk about stillbirth. 6 babies are stillborn everyday in Australia.

Darren Halsey talks openly about his daughter Mia. Darren and his wife Kathleen were excitedly awaiting the arrival of their daughter when at full term Kathleen noticed her daughters movements had changed. Unaware that this was a sign of a baby in potential distress, but still concerned that something was different, Darren and Kathleen went in to hospital a day later. They were met with words that would change their life forever; THERE IS NO HEARTBEAT. Mia was born, perfect and beautiful, but without breath. Mia was stillborn 5 February 2018. Mia’s memory will live on. Thank you Darren and Kathleen for sharing your’s and Mia’s story. We need to talk about Stillbirth

Darren Halsey talks openly about his daughter Mia. Darren and his wife Kathleen were excitedly awaiting the arrival of their daughter when at full term Kathleen noticed her daughters movements had changed. Unaware that this was a sign of a baby in potential distress, but still concerned that something was different, Darren and Kathleen went in to hospital a day later. They were met with words that would change their life forever; THERE IS NO HEARTBEAT. Mia was born, perfect and beautiful, but without breath. Mia was stillborn 5 February 2018. Mia’s memory will live on. Thank you Darren and Kathleen for sharing your’s and Mia’s story. We need to talk about Stillbirth

On the 18th of May 2016 Luna was born into this world, beautiful and perfect…but without breath. On the 10th of August 2017, Bianca and Lukas welcomed their son Atlas into this world, and once again they faced the grief of not taking their baby home. Atlas joined his sister chasing butterflies in the sky. This is Bianca’s story – it is raw, uncensored and entirely appropriate – sending strength and light to you and all parents travelling this grieving journey.

On the 18th of May 2016 Luna was born into this world, beautiful and perfect…but without breath. On the 10th of August 2017, Bianca and Lukas welcomed their son Atlas into this world, and once again they faced the grief of not taking their baby home. Atlas joined his sister chasing butterflies in the sky.

This is Bianca’s story – it is raw, uncensored and entirely appropriate – sending strength and light to you and all parents travelling this grieving journey.

A stillbirth awareness visual… Song – I will carry you, Selah “Little Lives consists of 2000 non-fired ceramic pods, providing visual to the leading cause of infant death in Australia; stillbirth. Each pod is hand crafted and special, uniquely representing a little life lost to stillbirth.” Celeste says. This large installation encourages viewers to dive deep into their thoughts and picture these pods as babies, realising that it is far too many and evoke conversation about an ever-silenced subject. Celeste says “stillbirth isn’t inevitable. This ceramic installation has an opportunity to create awareness of stillbirth in a subtle yet impactful way. Given that half of these deaths each year are preventable why not use art to help save lives.” Celeste was personally affected by stillbirth after the death of her niece Alfie in 2014, since then her life changed in ways she would have never imagined. Celeste says, “Little Lives … Continued

A stillbirth awareness visual…

Song – I will carry you, Selah

“Little Lives consists of 2000 non-fired ceramic pods, providing visual to the leading cause of infant death in Australia; stillbirth. Each pod is hand crafted and special, uniquely representing a little life lost to stillbirth.” Celeste says. This large installation encourages viewers to dive deep into their thoughts and picture these pods as babies, realising that it is far too many and evoke conversation about an ever-silenced subject. Celeste says “stillbirth isn’t inevitable. This ceramic installation has an opportunity to create awareness of stillbirth in a subtle yet impactful way. Given that half of these deaths each year are preventable why not use art to help save lives.” Celeste was personally affected by stillbirth after the death of her niece Alfie in 2014, since then her life changed in ways she would have never imagined. Celeste says, “Little Lives isn’t just for Alfie, it is for her fellow Angel babies chasing butterflies in the skies, and for the countless broken hearts which hold an emptiness for their children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and loved ones”. Celeste engaged with Still Aware, a local charity invested in ending preventable stillbirth, through raising awareness and giving voice the thousands of lives unnecessarily lost to stillbirth each year. Still Aware representative Kellie French says of Celeste’s work “the visual is inspiring and beautifully depicts the individuals they represent. Each baby is unique, and Celeste has created a symbol that represents the subtle differences between each precious life born without breath.” It is incredible to see a visual of the 2000 babies each year that are stillborn in Australia, 50% of which the charity believes can be saved through raising awareness and sharing a safer pregnancy message. Celeste invited bereaved parents to take part in the creation of the pods in honour of their children. Bereaved father Brad Heath says that he has been proud to take part in helping form the pods “anything I can do to honour and remember my daughter Alfie is a blessing. It is emotional to see the installation and my daughter represented in this amazing work of art. I’ve never seen anything like it before”.