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By: Emily Parker
Rainbow Babe and Mama tees are a delightful way to acknowledge your resilience. Did you know that about one in four pregnancies ends in loss? It’s a heartbreaking reality that can feel incredibly isolating. Thankfully, more women are sharing their stories, which is crucial for breaking the silence that once surrounded pregnancy loss. Discussing these experiences openly helps foster connection and celebrates the strength it takes to navigate such a challenging journey.
If you’ve experienced the pain of pregnancy loss, you are a true warrior. You deserve to be honored! Dr. Mia Thompson, a psychologist focused on women’s reproductive and maternal mental health, knows this all too well. After her own miscarriage at 16 weeks, she dedicated herself to raising awareness about this sensitive topic. She created the hashtag #IHadAMiscarriage to help diminish the stigma associated with such a common experience. Her efforts have also led to the creation of beautiful cards acknowledging those who are grieving, and now she’s launching a new initiative to honor rainbow babies and their mothers.
In celebration of Pregnancy + Infant Loss Awareness Day, Dr. Thompson has designed T-shirts and totes especially for rainbow mamas and babies. Photographers Jamie Lee captured stunning images of these items, with all proceeds benefiting The Birth Hour, a supportive podcast that shares various birth stories.
“These items help break the silence and challenge the taboos surrounding this poignant experience,” Dr. Thompson shares. “People often say, ‘You don’t know about miscarriage until you enter the secret society.’ This campaign is all about fostering that sense of community.”
These special items are now available in Dr. Thompson’s online shop, with totes priced at $5 (free when you buy a tee), Mama tees at $30, and Babe tees at $26. They aim to replace feelings of shame with pride, allowing women to express, “I had a miscarriage/pregnancy loss,” without needing to say it outright.
October 15th marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, and these products serve as a reminder that many share this experience. If even one person finds solace in a knowing glance when they see someone wearing this shirt, then the entire campaign will have achieved its goal.
For more information on this topic, check out one of our other blog posts at this link. Also, for those looking into fertility, this authority is worth exploring. And if you’re seeking more resources on pregnancy and home insemination, this is an excellent place to start.
In short, these adorable tees and totes not only honor rainbow babies and their mothers, but they also work to create a supportive community where women can share their stories and celebrate their journeys.