Twin's stillbirth inspires grieving father's children's book
Summary
Richard Ganjavi wrote a children’s book called *Whispers of a Purple Butterfly* to help explain the loss of his stillborn twin, Bella, to her surviving sister, Penny. The book has been shared with grieving families and aims to support children and parents dealing with baby loss.Key Facts
- Bella was stillborn at 34 weeks during a routine scan on 6 August 2024.
- Bella’s twin sister, Penny, was born healthy and recently turned two years old.
- Richard, a primary school teacher from Meon Vale, started writing the book shortly after Bella’s death.
- The story features a fictional 10-year-old girl who has lost a twin and is meant for readers aged 8 to 12.
- Richard reads the book to Penny now so she can understand her sister’s story when she’s older.
- The stillbirth rate in England and Wales in 2024 was 3.9 per 1,000 births.
- Holly Hawkesford, a midwife who also lost a baby, runs a charity called Jasper’s Rainbow and supports raising awareness about baby loss.
- The family maintains connections with hospital staff who cared for Penny and honored Bella’s memory.
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