Grieving Mummy on April 25th, 2008
I am appauled by some of these comments and such ignorance. I think it is good that this story is being covered (providing it is done properly). I gave birth to my first child 5 months ago and she was stillbrn at full term after a fantastic and problem-free pregnancy and private healhcare throughout. Unless you have been through this heartache yourself you have no idea how it feels. Not all pregnancies have a happy ending. Stillbirth is unpredictable and random It can happen to anyone at any time. Just because there is a heartbeat one day, doesn't mean it will be there the next. Pregnant women need to stop commenting about how depressing this is. Wake up. This is a real life issue that can happen to anyone . Incuding you. 3 million babies are stillborn annually each year. For over half of these, the cause is unknown.
Lynda Wilson, Leeds on April 14th, 2008
If my memory serves me right, there was a really sad storyline in 2000 (later on) some months after my second loss, Elliott. The year, for the major part was just a blur, but I vaguely recall a storyline about Kevin Webster's then girlfriend (after the split with Sally) and an infant death... something about she ran into the path of an articulated lorry or something like that. Forgive my rubbish memory. Anyway I recall the floods of tears... I am tipping that if they are running a similar storyline I will not be watching. Just too much personally so not going to have another baptism of fire with the soaps...
claire (sids mother) on April 14th, 2008
i have not been through stillbirth but have many friends that have through a wonderful site called www.ourforeverbabies.com i would recomend this site to anyone that has lost a child in any circumstances think this may highlight the risks but hope it is dealt with in a way that will make ppl understand just how terrible this is in real life
Jenny, Kent on April 12th, 2008
A storyline that needs to be handled with great care and dignity. Having been in Maria and Liams situation I hope that the research has been done but I for one will def not be watching until well after the funeral has taken place.
Ruth Weaver, Chester on April 12th, 2008
I think that this would be very emotional but I do think that this need to be shown. I had a baby boy Josh on the 9th August 07 he was a week over due (41 weeks) I can't remember ever seeing a story line on still births and I don't think that many people actually understand the meaning to why this happens I totally agree to this and thank you.
Beverley, Lincoln on April 11th, 2008
I hope the script writers treat the issue of still birth sensitively, and awareness and greater understanding of this devastating event will be put in the public eye. It may be upsetting to watch, but it is devastating to live through, If Coronation street can portray the devastation and it helps one family struggling through baby loss, to be treated sensitivly and compassionately by friends and sometimes family then it is a good thing. But Coronation street writers please be aware there is no fixed cure for still birth and i do hope we will not see Maria and Liam's baby forgotton within a space of a few months, like society seems to think is the 'allocated time for bereavement'.
Emma, South Wales on April 9th, 2008
I hope they handle this sensitively, my son was stillborn 4 yrs ago and Coronation Street did the storyline of little Billy not long afterwards but he has never been mentioned since, I hope they dont do that again!
Charlotte, Kent on April 7th, 2008
I think this is a very upsetting storyline and it has to be done well. Maria really deserves the baby after all her heartache, so I am really dissapointed that the baby won't survive.
dan,i rainham on April 6th, 2008
my daughter was still born january this year, i wont be watching this story line, but i do think awreaness needs to be made
Sharon,Telford on April 6th, 2008
Like others have already said I hope that this story line has been properly researched. I lost my son on 11 November 2006 after 41 weeks of pregnancy he was born sleeping. If not done properly you can hurt alot of people that are dealing with this heartache everyday. My heart goes out to anyone else who has suffered the loss of a baby, please deal with carefully.
Donna, Manchester on April 5th, 2008
Wonderfully put Sammy. It's so easy for people to just switch off if they are unable to watch or feel uncomfortable. If only it was as easy for us bereaved parents to 'switch off' when we feel we no longer capable of going through this pain.
Julia, Ballina on April 4th, 2008
Can't watch any of the soaps at the mo since they seem to be about babies dying. I can't imagine how anyone who is pregnant or who has children - like myself -can enjoy tv now
john, Halifax on April 4th, 2008
why do the writers follow depressing story lines, most of us watch TV for enjoyment, and hopefully to make us HAPPY
Sammy, West Sussex on April 4th, 2008
Ashleigh - You dont have to watch it, you can switch it off. We also shouldnt have to be made aware of murders, stabbings, tragic and thoughtless loss life through terrorism, as in Emmerdale, cot death, or people being born with awful condtions, but there are programmes on them, and it is part of life. Do you turn off everything that makes you feel uncomfortable, shy away from things that are part of a lot of peoples every day lives? Just think of this. If it was you who gave birth to a beautiful, perfect baby, who didnt cry or breathe, and it happened to 3,500 babies every year, but no told you about it at antenatal classes, and after it happened, noone wanted to acknowledge your child and the loss you had suffered, wouldnt you be eager for people to be educated about it, to know it could happen to them? I think you would.
Ashleigh Stewart, Edinburgh on April 4th, 2008
Why do they have to do these kind of storylines? It is very saddening and I don't feel it is necessary whatsoever. If they do it just for ratings then it is disgusting. I know it is part of life but it is a very sensitive issue which I don't think people should have to watch.
Bella, Herts on April 3rd, 2008
I went through a 18 hour labour with gas and air only, I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy, everything was perfect he was perfect except he was not breathing, I am heartbroken. The exact same story line as Maria, I gave birth knowing I would not take my longed for baby home. I hope so much this is done properly and the producers are working very closely alongside Sands, this shoud not be a rating stunt, for too many of us, 17 A DAY in the UK this is our living nightmare and it doesnt stop when you switch the televison off, no mother and father should ever have to bury their baby and live with this grief so if this programme is done sensively I hope people realise that so many mums go home with empty arm without their babies.
Ellie, Brighton on April 3rd, 2008
I can't believe this storyline I won't believe it 'The Sun reports' hmm ...
Laura, Scotland on April 3rd, 2008
I too lost a baby boy at full term and I hope that they do this sensitively and accurately. It is devastating, depressing and heartbreaking - but it is real and does happen to 10 families in Britain every day and a further 7 lose there babies shortly after birth.
Anon, Cornwall on April 3rd, 2008
I think it is a good storyline - help to rise awarenss of a very taboo subject. I too have experienced this, my little girl was born still at 33 weeks. I just hope it is done sensatively. The grief from stillbirth is long lasting and should not be underestimated and I do hope the programme makers realise this or the whole storyline will be a mockery.
Donna, Manchester on April 3rd, 2008
It might be 'depressing' but I'm glad writers are making people more aware of infant death. I'm unfortunate enough to have experienced this & all I hope is that it's not just a 2 week long storyline, but continues..to show that us bereaved parents just don't forget our babies, as was the case with Sarah's child & Kevin & Alison's child.
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