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First Mother's Day Joy After Years of Loss
15 Mar
Summary
- Mum marks first Mother's Day with baby after loss.
- She endured two miscarriages after a rare genetic diagnosis.
- Charity support helped her conceive a healthy baby.
Rachel Evans, 31, from Stratford, Warwickshire, is experiencing the profound joy of her first Mother's Day with her three-month-old daughter, Evie. This milestone follows a period of immense sorrow, marked by the 2024 diagnosis of Patau's Syndrome in her first pregnancy and two subsequent miscarriages by Mother's Day 2025. The overwhelming nature of Mother's Day after loss led her to book a holiday abroad to cope.
Patau's syndrome, a rare genetic disorder involving an extra chromosome 13, severely disrupts development, often leading to early loss. Rachel found solace and support through the Tommy's charity, which aided her through her pregnancy with Evie, providing reassurance and genetic testing. She also received significant support from the NHS peri-natal mental health team, helping her manage anxieties during the pregnancy and maintain hope.
Now, with Evie safely in her arms, Rachel aims to assure others experiencing baby loss that they are not alone and that support is available. Her message emphasizes that even in grief, there is hope, and mothers experiencing loss deserve to be seen and acknowledged, a sentiment echoed by Tommy's 'We See A Mum' campaign.
