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Whether it's an image placed on a hospital room door or a term used to describe a baby born after a loss, these symbols and words can support families as they cope with their grief.
Piero di Cosimo: Venus, Mars and Cupid, Cupid (lying on Venus) clings to a white rabbit, a symbol of birth and fertility. Fertility in art refers to any artistic work representing or portraying fertility, which usually refers to successful breeding among humans, although it may also mean successful agriculture and animal husbandry.
Pregnancy in art covers any artistic work that portrays pregnancy. In art, as in life, it is often unclear whether an actual state of pregnancy is intended to be shown. A common visual indication is the gesture of the woman placing a protective open hand on her abdomen.
A fertility deity is a god or goddess associated with fertility, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and crops. In some cases these deities are directly associated with these experiences; in others they are more abstract symbols. Fertility rites may accompany their worship. The following is a list of fertility deities.
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Pregnancy is a special time for many women. It's filled with magical moments. Creating new life. Watching your body grow. Hearing a heartbeat. Seeing the first scan. Preparing to welcome a baby.
To create a life or bring a baby into the world after such a loss is amazing like a miracle for these parents." [6] Those interested in supporting such families have designated August 22 each year as "National Rainbow Baby Day". [7] Some professional photographers volunteer to take free photos of these babies. [8]