Beginnings of sweet peanuts
our story of loss and our baby Peanut
Sweet Peanuts was founded after we, like many other parents, experienced a lack of support. From our traumatic experience, we have created something beautiful, delicate, and necessary
23 May 2019
In 2019, during our first pregnancy, I had a miscarriage. Like so many others, my partner and I were devastated when we learned that our baby no longer had a heartbeat. We returned home to grieve in private, feeling isolated, depressed, and even ashamed. No one offered us any information about where to find support or counseling, leaving us feeling utterly alone.
It wasn't until a colleague recommended joining a social media group for women and parents who had experienced miscarriage that I found the support I needed. I was welcomed into a community of bereaved parents, each with their own story of grief. For the first time, I felt understood, but this discovery happened by chance, without any guidance from healthcare professionals or those responsible for my wellbeing.
From trauma to making impact
I felt let down by the healthcare system because we didn't receive emotional support or counseling services when we needed them most. This experience made me realise the urgent need for change and better support for women and parents facing similar challenges. That's how Sweet Peanuts began. Our mission started with the idea of donating care packages to hospitals. These packages not only offer a supportive connection but also provide comforting items to help bring closure.
What's in a name Peanut
During our first dating scan in 2019, we saw our baby on the screen, and I affectionately remarked, “He looks like a Peanut.”
When choosing a name for this organisation, I wanted to respect that not all parents share the same beliefs about angels or growing wings. Instead, the organisation was named in memory of the baby who inspired us on this journey.
Pregnancy loss affects everyone, and Sweet Peanuts is here to support all parents, regardless of their background, culture, or religion.
