Nicole Ballinger
Nicole is mother to one, stepmom to another, and survivor of 4 miscarriages. She is Marketing Director of the website design business (www.designingtrade.com.au) that provides the technical backbone to this website.
Articles by this Author
20 Minutes of History: Full Support for IPIL Day Down Under
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 26/02/2010
- Victories
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Tears are shed as MPs from both majority goverment and its opposition passionately support the declaration of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day across Australia
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: a Surprise Unanimous Vote
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 4/11/2009
- Victories
- Unrated
A unanimous vote in Parliament is unusual, as what usually happens is that Opposition members vote to oppose motions from the other side of the House. But not in this exciting case. Read more
Lobbying the State and Federal Governments
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 16/06/2009
- Victories
- Unrated
Lobbying the Australian government to officially recognise 15 Oct. as International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
What to do when a loved one “says the wrong thing”
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 31/05/2009
- For Parents
- Unrated
They mean well. They care about us. But, all too often, our loved ones’ reactions to our loss actually make our grief even worse. Here’s a really effective tool – not just for coping – but for dealing with this, whenever it happens.
Iodine Deficiency Linked to Pregnancy Loss
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 30/10/2008
- For Family and Friends , For Parents , RED ALERT , For Professionals
- Unrated
Iodine deficiency affects fertility, increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion, and can have devastating effects on newborns and young infants. Luckily, iodine deficiency is easily preventable.
Our Very First Candle: a Personal Victory
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 22/10/2008
- Victories
- Unrated
Honouring our lost babies on Oct. 15th: International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
What You Can Do -- When You Feel so Powerless
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 21/07/2008
- For Parents
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In most cases, nothing could have prevented our pregnancy and infant loss. So we felt so very powerless. Here are ways for grieving parents to feel empowered again
The West Lags Centuries Behind in Awareness of Pregnancy & Infant Loss
- By Nicole Ballinger
- Published 16/07/2008
- Victories
- Unrated
Respect for grieving parents of babies has been part of Japanese culture for centuries. Here’s a window into their world, and faith in things to come for the West.

