Although unspeakably tragic, stillbirth is an all-too-common occurrence. It’s every soon-to-be parent’s worst fear, but sadly it does happen. Even so, it’s a subject poeple are somewhat afraid to talk about as a society — and this reluctance makes coping with the death of a child even harder for moms forced to deal with this loss. Not only are parents grieving, but they also are consumed with guilt and anxiety, so that reluctance can make the whole process even more isolating. That’s where photographer Lindsey Natzic-Villatoro comes in: With sensitivity and grace, Natzic-Villatoro documents these births and gives heartbroken families the gift of an everlasting memory. “I wanted to capture stillborn photography to change the stigma of having this subject be so hush-hush,” Natzic-Villatoro told CafeMom. The California-based mother-of-three’s dedication to representing the hard parts of life — whether stillbirth, the journey of a terminal illness, or a dying loved one’s last moments — has resonated so much with families that she was inspired to start the Love Song Foundation, which raises money to fund photo shoots for potential subjects in need. More from CafeMom: We Spent Months Preparing for Our Daughter’s Death — and We Still Weren’t Ready Click through the slideshow to see some truly unforgettable images from the stillbirth of little Monroe Faith Staley, whose parents wanted their story to be shared in the hopes that it would bring comfort to others. (Warning: These photos are very emotional!) More from CafeMom: Lovely Miscarriage Empathy Cards Speak for You When You Don’t Know What to Say (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 25 Celebrities Who Spoke Openly About Their Miscarriage Experience More from CafeMom: 11 Meaningful Tattoos That Memorialize Miscarriage & Infant Loss (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 7 Most Important Tests Done During Pregnancy: Which Ones Do You Need? (PHOTOS)
title: “Grieving Parents Share Beautiful Stillbirth Photo Series To Bring Comfort To Others” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-07” author: “Anne Quesenberry”
Although unspeakably tragic, stillbirth is an all-too-common occurrence. It’s every soon-to-be parent’s worst fear, but sadly it does happen. Even so, it’s a subject poeple are somewhat afraid to talk about as a society — and this reluctance makes coping with the death of a child even harder for moms forced to deal with this loss. Not only are parents grieving, but they also are consumed with guilt and anxiety, so that reluctance can make the whole process even more isolating. That’s where photographer Lindsey Natzic-Villatoro comes in: With sensitivity and grace, Natzic-Villatoro documents these births and gives heartbroken families the gift of an everlasting memory. “I wanted to capture stillborn photography to change the stigma of having this subject be so hush-hush,” Natzic-Villatoro told CafeMom. The California-based mother-of-three’s dedication to representing the hard parts of life — whether stillbirth, the journey of a terminal illness, or a dying loved one’s last moments — has resonated so much with families that she was inspired to start the Love Song Foundation, which raises money to fund photo shoots for potential subjects in need. More from CafeMom: We Spent Months Preparing for Our Daughter’s Death — and We Still Weren’t Ready Click through the slideshow to see some truly unforgettable images from the stillbirth of little Monroe Faith Staley, whose parents wanted their story to be shared in the hopes that it would bring comfort to others. (Warning: These photos are very emotional!) More from CafeMom: Lovely Miscarriage Empathy Cards Speak for You When You Don’t Know What to Say (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 25 Celebrities Who Spoke Openly About Their Miscarriage Experience More from CafeMom: 11 Meaningful Tattoos That Memorialize Miscarriage & Infant Loss (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 7 Most Important Tests Done During Pregnancy: Which Ones Do You Need? (PHOTOS)
title: “Grieving Parents Share Beautiful Stillbirth Photo Series To Bring Comfort To Others” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-10” author: “Cheryl Goering”
Although unspeakably tragic, stillbirth is an all-too-common occurrence. It’s every soon-to-be parent’s worst fear, but sadly it does happen. Even so, it’s a subject poeple are somewhat afraid to talk about as a society — and this reluctance makes coping with the death of a child even harder for moms forced to deal with this loss. Not only are parents grieving, but they also are consumed with guilt and anxiety, so that reluctance can make the whole process even more isolating. That’s where photographer Lindsey Natzic-Villatoro comes in: With sensitivity and grace, Natzic-Villatoro documents these births and gives heartbroken families the gift of an everlasting memory. “I wanted to capture stillborn photography to change the stigma of having this subject be so hush-hush,” Natzic-Villatoro told CafeMom. The California-based mother-of-three’s dedication to representing the hard parts of life — whether stillbirth, the journey of a terminal illness, or a dying loved one’s last moments — has resonated so much with families that she was inspired to start the Love Song Foundation, which raises money to fund photo shoots for potential subjects in need. More from CafeMom: We Spent Months Preparing for Our Daughter’s Death — and We Still Weren’t Ready Click through the slideshow to see some truly unforgettable images from the stillbirth of little Monroe Faith Staley, whose parents wanted their story to be shared in the hopes that it would bring comfort to others. (Warning: These photos are very emotional!) More from CafeMom: Lovely Miscarriage Empathy Cards Speak for You When You Don’t Know What to Say (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 25 Celebrities Who Spoke Openly About Their Miscarriage Experience More from CafeMom: 11 Meaningful Tattoos That Memorialize Miscarriage & Infant Loss (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 7 Most Important Tests Done During Pregnancy: Which Ones Do You Need? (PHOTOS)
