# Stillbirth and miscarriage awareness in Germany

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stillbirth-and-miscarriage-awareness-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-30T08:41:38.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Initiatives to address the taboo of pregnancy loss and stillbirth have emerged in the Kempten and Oberallgäu regions of Germany. A traveling exhibition titled ‘Sternenkinder – wenn die Wiege leer bleibt’ (Star Children – when the cradle remains empty) was launched to provide information and support for grieving families and professionals through accessible public spaces.

Following these awareness efforts, a permanent memorial site named ‘Sternenkinder’ was inaugurated at the Waldfriedhof cemetery in Memmingen. Created through a collaboration between local associations, clinics, and municipal offices, the memorial features a limestone stele and engraved glass spheres designed to provide a space for remembrance for families and siblings.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Memmingen inaugurates new memorial site for stillborn children

Memmingen has opened a redesigned memorial site at its Waldfriedhof cemetery for stillborn children, featuring symbolic glass spheres and a limestone stele designed by sculptor Lioba Abrell.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/memmingen-inaugurates-new-memorial-site-for-stillborn-children

### 2026-10-05: Kempten hosts exhibition on miscarriage and stillbirth support

The ‘Sternenkinder’ exhibition has launched in Kempten and Oberallgäu, Germany, to provide support and information for families dealing with miscarriage and stillbirth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kempten-hosts-exhibition-on-miscarriage-and-stillbirth-support

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