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When I first started talking about this topic, it was awkward, I will be honest. It was awkward not just because of the personal pain and how close the topic is to me, but because we did not talk about miscarriage, bereavement and pregnancy loss. It was stigmatised and taboo. So many women in their 80s and in their 90s have said to me, “I am so grateful that you can talk about this now, because for so long I held it as if it was a shame and a secret.” None of my losses—none of my babies who did not make it—are anything to be ashamed about, and we should be able to give parents the right to grieve that loss. This groundbreaking Bill will do that.