'Life after loss': How TikTok helped me when my newborn died
Published: 12/23/2025

TikTok becomes a powerful tool for grieving mom, Maddie Biggs, to cope with the loss of her newborn baby, Teddy, born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. With almost 40,000 followers, Maddie shares her journey of grief, baby loss, and parenting on TikTok to keep Teddy's memory alive and provide solace to others facing similar struggles. Through her candid posts, Maddie aims to break the taboo around baby loss, offering support, understanding, and a sense of community to those experiencing similar hardships. Virtual support coupled with cherished memories sustains Maddie's family through Christmas celebrations as they remember and honor Teddy at the hospital's baby loss garden.



