Description

On 9th of May 2014, Gilly Hallam gave birth to her first child, a beautiful baby boy named Eliot. Tragically, Eliot was stillborn. In this episode, Gilly shares her story of how she and her husband Tommy coped with this tragedy, and their journey to having two more children.

During the episode you will learn about:

• Gilly’s story of what happened when she gave birth to her son Eliot who was stillborn
• Why it’s so important to give topics like stillbirth a voice, so that they are discussed openly
• Gilly’s experiences of grief and the different responses she received from family and friends
• The current rates of stillbirth in the UK
• Gilly’s approach to dealing with her loss, and her inspirational attitude that helped her cope
• How the decisions Gilly and Tommy made have played a critical role in furthering scientific understanding of the incidence of stillbirth
• The incredible support she received from hospital staff
• How Gilly went on to have two more beautiful children.

Connect

For more information following the podcast, please have a look at the following websites:

Tommy’s – Together, for every baby  The UK based charity who “fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents. [They] believe it is unacceptable that one in four women lose a baby during pregnancy and birth. [They] want every parent to have the best possible pregnancy outcomes and to take home happy, healthy babies.”

Sandalwood Unit – Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, UK

Rainbow Unit – St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, UK

 Should anyone wish to contact Gilly directly, please email contact@rediscoveryofme.com marking the email for Gilly’s attention and it will be passed directly on to her.

Remember, if you are worried about the health of your baby, please make sure you contact your Medical Professional, GP or Midwife immediately.