Born Asleep

Born Asleep is my personal account of the unexplained stillbirth of my daughter Amy at 39 weeks gestation in April, 2002.  She was my second child.

Losing my precious baby in this way was a deeply traumatic and profoundly sad experience for me.  A life changing event that I knew I would need to document.

Writing this important account means that my memories of Amy will never fade with time, allowing me to share her story with future generations of my family.

It has given me the opportunity to share my journey with other bereaved parents, helping them to know they are not alone.

It has enabled me to convey the real human consequences of this public health tragedy in the hope of giving an insight to relevant health professionals.

It has also given me the opportunity to endorse Sands efforts to influence the medical and scientific professions to improve maternity care and research in our country. An issue which is now very close to my heart.