A MOTHER is hoping to finally get a gravestone in memory of her baby daughter who died during birth.

Megan Richards, 25, from Maldon and daughters Alyvia and Ella sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star every night in memory of their sister Bonnie-Rose Phillips.

Bonnie-Rose was stillborn in October 2021 due to placenta abruption and was buried in the Primrose Gardens at Maldon Cemetery.

Her grave is decorated by her family at Christmas, Halloween, Valentines’ Day, Easter and her birthday.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Birthday celebration: daughters Alyvia and EllaBirthday celebration: daughters Alyvia and Ella (Image: Megan Richards)

Megan has now set up a Go Fund Me appeal to raise £6,600 for a headstone, with a teddy bear and bunny design.

She said: “My baby Bonnie-Rose Phillips died during birth due to placenta abruption.

"This was investigated by the NHS trust and they found it could have been avoided and the outcome may have been different. Bonnie should still be here.

“Since that day my heart has been broken and the grief is overwhelming.

"I feel like I'm for ever trying to catch my breath, but I have to keep going for my other children.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Loved baby: baby Bonnie who died during birthLoved baby: baby Bonnie who died during birth (Image: Megan Richards)

“Bonnie is so loved and so missed by us all.

“The time has come for Bonnie to have a proper headstone as her temporary one is a wooden fence and it's weathered so much.

“I just want a beautiful forever bed for my baby girl, as a mummy.

"We all want to be able to give our babies the world. This is one of the last things I can do for my baby.

“I never thought to have savings behind me for a headstone for one of my children. I never expected this to be my reality, but unfortunately it is.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Lovingly decorated: Bonnies grave decorated for HalloweenLovingly decorated: Bonnies grave decorated for Halloween (Image: Megan Richards)

“However I cannot financially afford to get my baby a headstone, which makes me feel so guilty that I can't do this one thing for my baby.

“I hate asking for help, but on this I've swallowed my pride because I just want my baby to know she matters in this world and to give her a proper memorial place for her sisters to visit her and for her family.”

To donate to the Go Fund Me appeal, visit gofund.me/61308b20.