When you see that second pink line on a pregnancy test, your whole life transforms in the blink of an eye. Having a baby is an experience unlike any other in your lifetime, and you’re filled with joy, hope and expectation. Alongside this joy, though, comes the fear of, stillbirth or loss of the baby you’ve dreamed about so fervently. But what about the women who do experience the tragedy of losing a baby?

• A Rainbow Picture

A Rainbow Picture

The rainbow is a symbol of Gods faithfulness and mercy. In the 'rainbow around the throne,' ( Revelation 4:3 ) is seen the symbol of hope and the bright emblem of mercy and love, all the more true as a symbol because it is reflected from the storm itself. Text 'RAINBOW' to 49899 and reply with your email address to receive a 10% off coupon and enroll in Rainbow's mobile program. By texting 49899, you are consenting to.

How do they live through the unimaginable pain and sadness? And what happens when they eventually go on to have another baby after such a crippling loss? This is what it means to have a rainbow baby. In this article: What Is a Rainbow Baby? A rainbow baby is a baby born shortly after the loss of a previous baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth or death in infancy.

This term is given to these special rainbow babies because a rainbow typically follows a storm, giving us hope of what’s to come. Having a baby soon after losing one brings a slew of emotions, and many rainbow moms will tell you not all are positive emotions. Many mothers who’ve weathered the loss and gone on to have another baby feel a tremendous sense of self-doubt and guilt at times. They fear others will think they’ve gotten over their previous loss, or that they’ve moved on or replaced their baby.

They fear having a rainbow baby after stillbirth in some way dishonors their baby who has passed, and that the joy of the next baby will prevent them from properly grieving. But a rainbow baby doesn’t mean your loss should be forgotten. Rather, your rainbow baby will carry the torch of the love you will always have for the child you lost, and when you hold that precious baby in your arms, you’ll fully understand the meaning of the term. The beautiful rainbow baby stories told by rainbow moms are triumphant tales of renewal and healing, with their underlying emotions ranging from bittersweet happiness to overwhelming joy. Personal Rainbow Baby Stories Nothing can better describe the experience of having a rainbow baby better than hearing directly from rainbow moms themselves.

The Bump interviewed several parents who have experienced this unique clash of emotions first-hand. Photo: Jessica Zucker’s rainbow baby story The Bump recently spoke with Jessica Zucker, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in women’s reproductive issues like fertility, pregnancy loss and prenatal and postpartum adjustments, as well as mood and anxiety disorders related to pregnancy. We had an inspiring conversation with her where she explained the term “rainbow baby” and shared her own personal experience. Her campaign, along with her beautifully illustrated, serve to bring awareness to the issue of miscarriage and create an open forum for discussion about the topic without shame and stigma. “In our culture, it’s so problematic for people to discuss miscarriages,” Zucker says. “The cards were inspired to give a concrete way to connect in a very meaningful way.