Duggar Parents' Stillborn Baby Photos Stir Up Debate

Why is it anyones business if they choose to take photos? That is their right....the same right every parent that loses a baby they have to deliver gets. I myself chose not to because I was so upset and decided to imagine a chubby bouncing baby boy in Heaven.....but I will never forget my BABY....which he was at 17 weeks...not a fetus or tissue.

being a parent who has lost 2 children during birth the pictures do help with the grieving process. I see nothing wrong with the photos.... I believe children are a blessing from God above, not mistakes, each special gift is here or not here for a specific reason. Although I dont think having 19 children is my cup of tea, it is not for me to judge. Those children seem to be very polite well behaved hard working productive individuals. My heart and prayers go to their family..... there is no greater loss than the loss of your child, my heart still grieves for my children, and always will.

i recently lost my baby at 38 weeks i took pictures as keepsakes because i decided on a cremation an knew the only way i could see him again was to look back at the photos in my time of sorrow and its helped me a lot and still does. I had a picture of my Stillborn child at his cremation, he was beautiful, like a sleeping angel. I dont regret having a picture at his cremation. some people have funerals with opencaskets so why is having a picture of the babys hands and feet such a massive debate. People grieve in different ways and i for one send my heart out to them and send my respects to them. R.I.P litlle jubilee x

Why is this a debate? it is not uncommon for parents to want photos of stillborn children. how many children they have is irrelevant. If I were in their position I'd also want pictures that i'd cherish . every child is a gift and those are memories that some parents want to hold onto.

Unless you have lost a child via stillbirth, and miscarriage, (I was dealt both) don't criticize. I thank God the nurse who took care of us had a heart of gold, and took several pictures of my son. We were also able to hold, and say goodbye to him....as hard as it was, I am thankful. Life is real the instant a heart beats, if you disagree, then stop yours, and see what happens.

These folks seriously believe in the sanctity of life....I am not a fan of their particular denomination....but clearly they saw this fetus, baby, infant, as a real person who deserved to be honored and grieved over. My brother lost a 9 month baby, and they took pictures. I never had the courage to look at them but it meant something to them. Should we really dictate how people should grieve??? Really?

I think we have no right to judge, this is their child, Let them handle this the way they need and see fit.

I lost my only child, daughter Brooke, at 19.5 weeks. Being able to look at her pictures 20+ years later is still comforting to me--as bizarre as this may sound--because it gives validity to her short life. For those of us who value life from the moment we discover its existence inside of us, our bond with that being grows exponentially as each day passes. I learned through my experience that there is no right or wrong way to honor the life lost and move forward, therefore we should respect whatever works for the mother & her family.

Why are we even talking about this. This was a LIFE and if this is how they want to remember her then let it be!!!

whatever they chose to do is their business.....unless you have lost a child in this manner, hold your tongue. I had a stillborn baby and I love the pics taken at the hospital, they are my most important treasures!!

i have my grandaughter noel's photos of her they bring her mum comfort. theres no debate its a personal choice

The photos were beautiful to me. That's their baby and their loss... How can someone sane actually have a problem with that. I know people that take photos of people in caskets at funerals all the time. I had a friend that suffered several miscarriages and she took photos of her infant because she wanted to remember her daughter and to show others. Also because that pregnancy was the longest of all the miscarriages. God bless you Duggar family during your time of grief.

Do what you have to to heal.

Must be a slow news day. Good grief! No pun intended. Why is this news? I mean let people grieve however they need to! I see nothing wrong with the photos. Let them grieve in peace!

People have been taking photos of dead loved ones (old and young) for over a century...why is this such a big deal?

when a women who wants a child finds out she is pregnant she begins to invision her babys whole life..when that ends suddenly its heart breaking no matter at what stage to them they lost a child call it what u want and no child ever replaces another..so sorry for your loss...

I don't think the photo's are wrong - every person grieves differently and if they need that then they should not face criticism from others.,. However, I think it's time that Michelle stop having children... 19 is more than enough and the problems she had with her last pregnancy and now this stillborn would be an indication to me that her body is just worn out! I understand that their multiple children are a part of their religious beliefs. I don't think that God would hold it against her to enjoy the children she has and now enjoy her grandchildren....

being a mother of a stillborn infant I can tell you the pictures are comforting to us! I have had friends hurt my feelings deeply telling me it was morbid to have my son's pictures, but until you lose a child you can't comprehend the process.

That's all fine and dandy, but why display them to the public?

I think it is beautiful. The tiny little feet and fingers show how precious and fragile life is.