Brazil Addresses the Invisible Grief of Maternal Loss with New Law

In Brazil, the invisible pain of maternal loss is increasingly recognized. More than 44,000 mothers lose their babies during pregnancy or shortly after birth each year. Many face this tragedy without adequate societal or medical support. Damiana Angrimani, a coordinator at the Parental Grief Institute (ILP), describes her experience: "With almost ten weeks of gestation, the doctor told me my baby had no heartbeat. I was sent to a waiting room full of pregnant women, and a nurse congratulated me." This lack of sensitivity is a common experience. However, a new law, approved in April by the Senate, aims to ensure rights for women and families facing such losses, offering psychosocial support and more humanized care. The law's proposals, and what NOT to say to a grieving mother, are detailed in a related g1 article. The stories shared in this video, and the passage of this law, represent a step towards greater empathy and support for families experiencing perinatal loss.