Siobhan Gorman, a mother who was just 16 weeks pregnant, experienced the traumatic and unexpected birth of her baby, Archie, while home alone. Her story challenges dismissive attitudes toward pregnancy loss, emphasizing the deep emotional impact and personal significance of such experiences.

Editor’s Note: Stories like Siobhan’s shed light on the often-overlooked grief of miscarriage and preterm birth. They push back against minimizing language ("it wasn’t meant to be") and highlight the need for more compassionate conversations around pregnancy loss. This isn’t just a medical event—it’s a deeply personal, life-altering moment for parents.