Personal stories

Eunice and Babs' story

When Eunice and Babs' twins, David and Faith, were just days old, she suffered a pulmonary embolism and a cardiac arrest and was cared for in a specialist hospital. During this time she died for nearly 10 minutes and was in a coma and on life support.

Personal experiences, Maternity care, Dads, Health

'An extraordinary experience': Dad shares journey of having premature twins at 27 weeks

Becoming a dad happened far earlier than expected for twin dad Carl, when his sons were born 13 weeks premature.

Personal experiences, Dads

'It was the absolute crush of losing a child': Parents honour late son Ace during Baby Loss Awareness Week

This Baby Loss Awareness Week, Bart and Samantha are sharing their story as they honour their late son and help raise awareness of Twins Trust’s Bereavement Service.

Personal experiences, Bereavement

'Baby Loss Awareness Week gives us a chance to remember all the babies'

As parents across the world mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, Daniela has shared the family’s story. She found comfort in the Twins Trust Bereavement Service community when her twin daughter Daisy died.

Personal experiences, Bereavement

Bereaved mother helps to break taboo about talking about baby loss

Working with Twins Trust, Emma has drawn on her experience of personal loss and working as a therapist and written a new booklet about coping with grief.

Personal experiences, Bereavement

Alice keeps twin girls' legacy alive by sharing their story

Alice McKenna lost her twin girls when she was 25 weeks pregnant. She helps to keep their legacy alive by sharing their story with others, in the hope of helping anyone who might be in the same devastating situation.

Personal experiences, Bereavement

Mum supports bereaved parents after twin son's death

A twin mum whose son died when he was 21-months-old has turned her tragedy into something positive to help other bereaved individuals.

Personal experiences, Bereavement

Terminating a twin pregnancy due to medical reasons

Making the decision to terminate their twin pregnancy due to medical reasons was heartbreaking for Becca and George.

Personal experiences, Bereavement