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Here’s how to celebrate Mother’s Day if you’re struggling with heartbreak from baby loss
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Funke Oham2025-03-28T09:00:00
Having lost two children at birth, Funke Oham wrote a book about her experience and now shares tips on how to navigate the pain.
No woman should endure the trying journey of conceiving and facing baby loss alone. Having walked in those shoes, I penned my first book – Always a Mum: How I Survived My Baby Loss to support women in similar circumstances. It also serves as a guiding light for those connected to these women, offering insights on how to be there for them.
If you have treaded this challenging path, I am sending you a virtual embrace and heartfelt prayers for eventual smiles.
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