An angel baby is a child that died in the womb due to a miscarriage.
Sadly, 11-16 percent of pregnancies end in pregnancy loss.
Many parents find that after a miscarriage occurs, one of the most challenging things to do is process the onslaught of emotional pain and anguish they feel.
There is no pain comparable to that of a lost baby. There is no right way to cope. There is no “getting over it.”
There is simply finding a way to get through it in the way that feels right for you. Many people decide to do so by getting a memorial tattoo or a miscarriage tattoo to honor their lost baby.
This article will discuss miscarriage tattoo ideas for any parent or person affected by pregnancy loss.
Miscarriage tattoo ideas
Miscarriage tattoo inspiration can be especially difficult because an angel baby tattoo design or idea takes a lot of thought and needs to be something you find some comfort or power in. It is a way to honor and show love for your angel baby.
This article will give ideas, but be sure that when you decide on the tattoo designs that interest you, you make them personal to your own situation. A miscarriage tattoo is something deeply personal.
Where to start
It all starts with deciding how you want to memorialize your angel baby and finding a tattoo artist that you can trust.
Explain to the tattooist how important and deeply meaningful this tattoo design will be to your healing process, and make sure that the tattoo artist listens to your thoughts and ideas.
A good relationship with the artist and one full of open communication is imperative. If you’re able, find an artist who has done miscarriage tattoos before.
Finding an artist who has done tattoo work for a mourning parent is something that is less difficult than you might imagine.
Placement and appointment setting
Baby loss tattoos are deeply personal, and to pay tribute in a way that you will be satisfied with; you should put a lot of thought into both the placement and timing of your tattoo art.
Deciding where on your body you would like the tattoo and having a few tattoo ideas you feel strongly about will help you in your mission to memorialize your lost infant.
Your tattoo represents the fact that no matter how early you lost your child in the pregnancy, you will never forget or stop loving your baby.
This is everlasting love, and it takes time to consider your options for tattoo ideas carefully.
Giving yourself time to grieve a neonatal death is important. Being able to think clearly, and getting to a place emotionally that will enable you to communicate your ideas to your artist is a crucial step.
Don’t rush into the tattoo shop immediately. Take the time you need to be truly ready.
Miscarriage Tattoos
Miscarriage tattoos are unique and should reflect whatever you feel and express your love. They serve as a lovely reminder later that you are a mother forever, regardless of whether your baby is with you or has gained angel wings.
The following are some miscarriage tattoo ideas that you may find inspirational. Feel free to make any of them your own or personalize them.
Small In memory tattoos
If you prefer a small miscarriage tattoo, for whatever reason, some finesse needs to be employed in choosing the design. Small tattoos should be somewhat simple, as the ink may spread over time, making words hard to read and small details hard to see.
The following are some heartfelt tattoo ideas if you want a small tattoo in memory of your angel baby.
1. Infinity symbol
Small and simple, the infinity symbol represents life and love that never truly ends. You can personalize it with a date, name, or anything else that feels right to you. Sometimes a symbol is a simplest and most beautiful way to honor your loss than a bold statement.
2. Angel wings
Angel wings are a great way to honor anyone you have lost, including an angel baby.
Tiny wings, in any color, are simple enough not to fade much and can be deeply personal. You can add the due date, the date of your loss, your child’s name, or a halo to personalize this beautiful piece of art for your lost infant flying in Heaven and never forgotten.
3. Miscarriage awareness ribbon
A miscarriage ribbon is another excellent idea for a small tattoo. A pink and blue ribbon can offer honor and love for your baby and all lost babies.
Whether you have lost a child, have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss, or are simply getting a tattoo in support of someone who has experienced such a loss, this is a great way to keep it small and simple.
This special miscarriage tattoo can also bring others to baby loss awareness. Baby loss awareness isn’t something that many people discuss or share. Most children are very personal, but awareness is vital if you want others to know they are not alone in their journey.
4. Flower tattoo
A flower is a great way to honor previous life forever in a way that no one else needs to know about if you don’t want to share your loss with others.
Angel babies are often guarded in the hearts of their parents and loved ones, and if you want a small tattoo that isn’t as obvious about loss as an awareness ribbon, then a flower is a beautiful choice.
You can get your favorite flower, forget me not, or the birth month flower for your estimated due date or month of your loss to honor the precious life you’ll never forget.
5. Dandelion seeds floating
Another small design that makes less of an announcement than a loss awareness ribbon, dandelion seeds floating upwards can be the perfect symbol for your angel.
Just ink dots, in essence, it’s a beautiful way to express your angel.
6. Stars/Moon/Comet
The night sky symbolizes hope and the heavens for many. It is also a wonderful symbol of rest, fullness, and sleep.
You can get a spattering of stars tattooed, a moon, or a shooting star to represent your angel.
It’s a beautiful way to honor your miscarriage and to bring peace to a painful situation in a sweet way.
Matching tattoos
Matching tattoos are a great way for you and your partner to grieve together and express your love for your baby together. The following are a few ideas for matching miscarriage tattoos.
1. Lifeline tattoo
A simple lifeline or one personalized with silhouettes of the parent(s) and baby is a great way to get matching yet personal tattoos. You can add the date that the baby was due, the date baby died, your baby’s name, or any other details you want to add.
2. Baby footprint
Body art has come a long way recently, and a footprint tattoo can look incredibly realistic.
If you could get a footprint of your angel baby, then these miscarriage tattoos can be shared between couples by either getting one footprint or both partners getting both feet.
If you could not get a footprint because there was never a physical presence to be had with your angel baby, your artist can draw something up for you to represent a footprint or even a handprint.
Matching footprints is a beautiful way to honor losing a baby and loving each other.
3. Roman numeral dates
Miscarriage tattoos can consist of something as simple as roman numerals. The date of conception, due date, loss date, or any other numbers you want to include are a great way to share in the grief, love, and hope you and your partner share.
Losing a baby is the worst thing a human can experience. Finding a way to beautifully share that with your partner through art can be therapeutic.
4. Quotes
Miscarriage tattoos can be made more personal with quotes.
Getting similar or matching quotes is a great way to share the feelings you both have and honor your child.
The following are a few ideas for famous quotes regarding miscarriage.
- Though your wings were ready, our hearts were not.
- Though we never held you in our arms, you’ll be part of our lives forever.
- My baby has angel wings.
- Always.
Meaningful heartbeat tattoo
Hearts are a symbol of love, and love is something that exists between any mother and child, whether that child is present in this world or not. The following are some miscarriage tattoos that include hearts that you may like.
1. Hearts and feathers
Feathers represent the spirit world for some cultures. Unique tattoos that include feathers or birds flying or birds sitting on a line that looks like a heartbeat monitor can have profound meaning to a parent.
2. Mother and child double hearts
A small heart inside a bigger heart is a great way to honor the pregnancy, a mother’s eternal love, and the unending pain of baby loss. It’s a touching tribute to the pain and the love felt by the mother of the child.
Rainbow baby tattoo designs
A rainbow baby is a child that is born healthy after a previous pregnancy loss.
For example, if your first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, but you went on to have a healthy baby, that second baby is a rainbow.
It’s difficult to process the feelings of having such a pregnancy after a miscarriage. You feel guilty about having happiness with your new baby, but you feel happy and hopeful for this new life you have created.
If you have a rainbow infant and want to honor both the rainbow you have and the storm you endured (the miscarriage), the following are a few ideas.
1. New baby holding flowers
Small hands of your rainbow holding the delicate petals of your angel’s birth month flower is a great way to honor both children. It is a way to remember that the first baby was lost, loved, and will never be forgotten, regardless of your new beautiful and loved child.
2. A rainbow and a quote
A small rainbow or any design in rainbow colors as a representation of your successful pregnancy after miscarriage, plus a quote to honor the short life of your angel, make for incredible miscarriage tattoos.
Quotes
Famous quotes, something you came up with yourself, Latin phrases, the language of your native country, or even symbols are great ways to honor your children in tattoo form.
You can choose any quote; it doesn’t have to mean a thing to anyone but you. The following are a few popular quotes for such a situation.
- Hand-picked by her/his sister/brother in Heaven.
- The greater the storm, the brighter the rainbow.
- You can’t have a rainbow without a little rain.
Miscarriage tattoos
A miscarriage or pregnancy loss of any kind is something that most parents struggle to get closure from. Many times there is no explanation for a miscarriage. This makes it so much harder to accept, and the healing process can be endless.
For those who like tattoos or want to get a tattoo as a way to honor or memorialize their miscarriage, these are just some tattoo ideas for a visible reminder to help you on your healing journey. Take your time deciding what is suitable for you, and heal in a way that feels right.