Rainbow Baby Newborn Photos Lisa Millerick Photography
Every now and then a personal project is a must in this creative world of photography. For Lisa Millerick, raising awareness about pregnancy and infant loss is a well-known passion.
She uses her heart and skills as a NICU nurse and photographer to deliver heirloom pictures to families at their time of tragedy.
Lisa Millerick said: “I am invited in to capture the details of their babies that they will cherish for a lifetime. The gift I receive far outweighs the gift I can return. However, after speaking with these families, I’ve come to realize that not enough time is spent discussing pregnancy and infant loss.”
She add: ” It is a rather taboo subject for many. And, while I understand talking about loss is uncomfortable, it is also a very important and necessary part in the healing process.”
1 in 4 pregnancies will result in miscarriage or stillbirth of their baby. That number is staggering, which means many feel they are not able to share and speak of their loss.
This special series of photos is dedicated to raise awareness about pregnancy and infant loss. These little babies gone too soon through miscarriage, stillbirth or during infancy are the rainbows of this world.
They truly are! Many will refer to their siblings that follow them as Rainbow Babies, but I feel these babies are also truly the rainbows.
These babies teach their family and everyone they come into contact with that life is a gift, that our time is limited, and that we must cherish each and every day.
Each baby has made an impact that guides me in my life. I am truly a better person for having met all of these families.
She has made a difference for other families by raising awareness or donating their time together. None of which would have happened without their babies.
Not all are the same and everyone experiences grief so differently. We hope that these personal accounts will shed light on what it’s like for a family dealing with infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and baby loss.
