Richard Madeley fights back tears in rare emotional display as GMB guest shares tragic loss

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Richard Madeley seemed to be grappling with his emotions during a heartfelt conversation with Pride of Britain winner Agnes Nisbett.Agnes was awarded the Community Pride of Britain for her significant contributions as a midwife and for being an influential force in transforming the UK's perception of stillbirths and the treatment of both mother and baby.In a discussion with Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Richard about her recent accolade, Agnes maintained a modest demeanour, emphasising that there is still a great deal of work to be done in supporting bereaved mothers.Curious about why she had dedicated her life to altering this process, Richard questioned Agnes about her reasons for being so fervent about the cause, both professionally and personally.

However, he seemed visibly distressed during the questioning. Moved, the award-winner replied to Richard, revealing that she had experienced the loss of a child herself.

A son, whom she had named John, reports the Mirror. She recounted how in the 70s, when giving birth to a stillborn child, midwives would simply "wrap the baby up in a green blanket and whisk them off."During that era, mothers were not even afforded the opportunity to catch a brief glimpse of their babies; they were merely disregarded without any thought for the grieving process.

Fortunately, due to Agnes' profession as a midwife, she was permitted to hold John for a short period before he was taken away.After the tragic stillbirth of her third child, when traditional norms would have swept the event silently aside, Agnes implored, "can I see him please?" Grudgingly, she was allowed a fleeting five minutes with baby John, an exception of the times.Reflecting on the heartbreaking experience, she