52 | Jen Rowray-Healthy Birth Day | Stillbirth is Preventable: Why We're Returning to the Hill to Fight for Families

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity

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In this short but powerful episode, I’m joined by Jen Rowray of Healthy Birth Day, Inc. and Count the Kicks to talk about an important cause—stillbirth prevention. I share my plans to travel to Washington, D.C. from September 17–19 to advocate for legislative change and life-saving awareness. One of the key efforts we’re supporting is the Shine for Autumn Act, which seeks to improve stillbirth data collection—something critically needed, as many stillbirths go unrecorded, hindering public health efforts to prevent them. The act also calls for increased access to fetal autopsy training to address the nationwide shortage of perinatal pathologists, and it aims to bring much-needed education and awareness to parents—many of whom have never even heard of stillbirth or prevention until they’ve experienced it firsthand. While in D.C., we will talk to legislators about the change we need to save lives—sharing our personal stories and the proven data that has already helped prevent countless stillbirths. We also discuss National Stillbirth Prevention Day, observed on September 19th, a day dedicated to honoring families affected by stillbirth and promoting initiatives to save lives. Additionally, we highlight the exciting launch of Count the Kicks in Louisiana, a state that loses an average of 344 babies to stillbirth each year. With its proven impact, Count the Kicks has the potential to save 1 in 3 at-risk babies—an estimated 97 lives annually in Louisiana alone. Whether you want to join us in D.C., support efforts in your local community, or help from home, this episode shows how you can be part of this life-saving movement.

Here are some ways you can help:
📝 Complete the Financial Impact Survey
🏛️ Light up a building in honor of National Stillbirth Prevention Day
📜 Request a proclamation for National Stillbirth Prevention Day
💬 Share your story to help raise awareness and encourage prevention
📲 Raise awareness on social media by posting facts, stories, or helpful resources
🧰 Click here: Healthy Birth Day Tool Kit

If you have any questions contact Jen Rowray: [email protected]

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