Two mothers hope bill moving through House brings attention to stillbirths

Two mothers hope bill moving through House brings attention to stillbirths

Jessica Brady Reader (left) and Lauren Petit share the experiences and hardships as mothers of stillborn children, in testimony for a bill promising a one-time $1,000 tax credit for a parent of a stillborn child. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters).Lawmakers are considering a bill that would offer a tax credit to help ease the burden of the unexpected costs associated with one of the hardest days a parent could experience — the stillbi…