Across the developed world alone:

• An estimated 500,000 miscarriages happen each year;
• 1 in every 148 babies are stillborn; and
• 3 in every 1000 babies die shortly after birth.

The loss of most pregnancies remains unavoidable. But disturbingly, the lives of many healthy babies could have been saved thanks to harmless, medical practices.

For e.g, when ultrasound sonography and colour doppler testing detects Vasa Praevia the infant survival rate is 100%; but without such detection, the survival rate is only 5 to 10%. Yet such safe prenatal testing is not routinely conducted.

This website aims to:

• Support people who have been affected by pregnancy and infant loss (personally or professionally);
• Raise more awareness of its prevalence; and
• Attract more medical research into this area.

Of utmost importance, is our RED ALERT section -- with information that saves babies' lives.

Pilari.org is a resource for: grieving parents; their friends and family; and for professionals whose clients are dealing with this grief. (read more)

"We quickly find there are no words to describe the experience of losing a child. For those who have not lost a child, no explanation will do. For those who have, no explanation is necessary" ~ Mary Lingle

‎"The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, suffering, struggle, loss... and who have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep, loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen" ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross