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    Butterfly Fun Run 2021
    • Dec 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    Butterfly Fun Run 2021

    The Miscarriage Matters Butterfly Fun Run was held on Sunday the 10th of October, 2021 at The Groynes, Christchurch, during Baby Loss...
    2021 New Year Newsletter
    • Feb 4, 2021
    • 0 min

    2021 New Year Newsletter

    Is Thumbelina a story about miscarriage?
    • Aug 11, 2020
    • 4 min

    Is Thumbelina a story about miscarriage?

    Could western culture hold miscarriage stories and traditions hidden within our art and literature? Lets look at the story of Thumbelina.
    New Zealand DIY Miscarriage Rituals
    • Jun 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    New Zealand DIY Miscarriage Rituals

    We may not have a well known miscarriage ritual in New Zealand, but we do have a rich cultural history of Do-It-Yourself...
    Keepsakes for pregnancy loss
    • May 9, 2020
    • 2 min

    Keepsakes for pregnancy loss

    After a miscarriage you may be looking for ways to honour your baby and to remember your pregnancy. We have gathered together some ideas...
    A Guide to Jizo
    • Apr 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    A Guide to Jizo

    Jizo Bosatsu is a Buddist deity loved by the Japanese people. He takes care of the souls of unborn children.
    2020 New Year Newsletter
    • Jan 2, 2020
    • 0 min

    2020 New Year Newsletter

    The 2020 first annual newsletter from Miscarriage Matters NZ, an update on this New Zealand charity and our goals for the future.
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