The death of the twin son of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez during childbirth, which they announced on Monday, has been met with worldwide sympathy. But experts say there is still very little public perception of the devastating impact of stillbirth, neonatal death, miscarriage and medical termination on parents, as well as their families and friends.
What most parents who have lost a baby want and need is to hear their baby’s name spoken. However, the loss of a baby is so rarely discussed in society today that it is virtually taboo, say bereavement counsellors, leaving parents alienated instead of supported.
