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Ep29: Wren's Story: Love, Loss & A Rainbow After Stillbirth, with Rebecca — Northumberland

Marathons for Miracles·Olly Brown·5 August 2026·56 min

About this episode

Ahead of Marathon 32 in Northumberland, Olly is joined by Rebecca, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter, Wren, during labour at full term in February 2024. Rebecca speaks openly about the trauma of stillbirth, the long wait for answers, and how specialist care from Tommy's Pregnancy Research Centre in Manchester helped her understand what happened and supported her through a subsequent pregnancy with her rainbow baby, Lark. This episode is also a powerful insight into the life-changing work Tommy's does—not just through groundbreaking research, but through specialist clinics, bereavement support, online communities and compassionate care for families navigating pregnancy after loss.Rebecca also shares what helped her through grief, why community matters, and why she's now taking on her first marathon as part of Marathons for Miracles. 👉 Follow the journey and support the cause at marathonsformiracles.com Please note: This episode contains sensitive discussions around stillbirth, pregnancy loss and grief. The experiences shared are personal and are not a substitute for medical advice. Please seek professional support if needed. Listener discretion is advised.