# Public awareness of pregnancy and infant loss

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-awareness-of-pregnancy-and-infant-loss
> Updated: 2026-10-28T06:03:38.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Public figures in Greece, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have shared personal accounts of pregnancy and infant loss to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with grief.

In Greece, fashion designer Christina Kontova disclosed her experience with two miscarriages, noting that she previously felt a sense of shame and emptiness that led her to pretend everything was normal. She encouraged others to grieve without guilt.

In Slovakia and the Czech Republic, psychologist Mária Demitrová and actress Veronika Arichteva also spoke publicly about their experiences. Demitrová, who lost a son due to a rare respiratory defect, now uses her professional expertise to support women at Ružinov University Hospital. Arichteva shared her struggle with sleep and the need for therapy following the loss of her unborn son, offering solidarity to others on social media.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Women share personal experiences of infant loss and grief

Mária Demitrová and Veronika Arichteva share their personal journeys through infant loss to offer support and raise awareness for women facing similar grief.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/women-share-personal-experiences-of-infant-loss-and-grief

### 2026-10-16: Christina Kontova shares personal experience with pregnancy loss

Fashion designer Christina Kontova shared her experience of two past miscarriages on social media, marking World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and encouraging others to grieve without shame.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/christina-kontova-shares-personal-experience-with-pregnancy-loss

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