Two Foundations, One Mission
This website serves as a shared home for two sister initiatives united by the same purpose:
- Uterine Rupture Awareness Foundation (USA), founded by Becca Holehouse with the support of Amina Levy, and
- Prévention et Recherche sur la Rupture Utérine (France), founded by Ruby Pillar.
After both losing their babies to undetected uterine ruptures, Becca and Ruby made it their mission to ensure that no mother is ever left in the dark about this condition again.
Together, these organisations work to:
- showcase recommendations from recognised medical authorities (CNGOF, ACOG, and others)
- share the stories and lived experiences of women who survived rupture
- support families grieving the loss of their baby
- bring clarity, visibility, and evidence-based information to a complication that remains poorly researched and dangerously misunderstood
- gather international data to help identify patterns and improve future prevention
Our Story
Becca and Amina first connected through the Finley Project, where Amina served as Becca’s support person in the aftermath of Olive’s death. Their shared experience of the same devastating medical event forged a deep bond, and over time their friendship grew into a chosen family. They spent both of Olive’s birthdays together, honouring her memory and supporting one another through grief.
As they navigated the legal aftermath of what had happened, they began to discuss creating an organisation that could drive meaningful change. It was during this process that they realised something striking: despite the severity and life-altering consequences of uterine rupture, there was no official organisation dedicated to it. That absence revealed a profound gap — and a calling.
Later, they connected with Ruby, whose independent research, data collection, and advocacy work mirrored the very efforts they considered essential for raising awareness and improving outcomes. Together, their shared experiences and complementary strengths helped shape the foundation’s vision, turning personal tragedy into collective purpose.
The Uterine Rupture Foundation was created on what would have been Olive’s second birthday.
The Uterine Rupture Foundation stands in memory of Olive Eleanor Brink, Alexander Karl Levy, Ottavio Jensen Daly Pillar, and all babies lost to uterine rupture — and in honour of every mother and family who has survived it.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple but vital:
To bring awareness to uterine rupture — to help prevent catastrophic outcomes, and to support the survivors and families affected by it.
We aim to:
- Raise awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risks of uterine rupture
- Improve diagnosis and emergency response among healthcare providers
- Support those who have lost babies or survived rupture
- Foster research into the causes, prevention, and long-term impacts of rupture
Prevention
Although rare, uterine rupture is catastrophic — and must always be considered when symptoms appear.
Our prevention goals include:
- Ensuring uterine rupture is recognised as a differential diagnosis, especially in women with a uterine scar, anomaly, or induction
- Educating healthcare providers on early warning signs, risk factors, and the wide range of presentations
- Building a global database of cases and personal stories to identify patterns and improve care
- Sharing evidence-based symptom lists and risk profiles through patient-led studies
Through collaboration, data, and lived experience, we aim to transform how rupture is taught, recognised, and managed in maternity care.
Support
Experiencing a uterine rupture changes everything. Whether you have survived physically or lost your baby, healing requires time, understanding, and community.
Our support initiatives include:
- A Wall of Remembrance to honour babies lost to rupture
- A space for families to share their stories and connect with others who deeply understand this experience
- A curated list of resources directing families to established online support groups
Healing begins when stories are heard — and no one should have to carry this alone.
Awareness
True change begins with conversation. We work to ensure rupture is no longer whispered about or dismissed as “too rare to matter.”
We are committed to:
- Encouraging survivors to share their stories, publicly or anonymously
- Participating in conferences, podcasts, and awareness campaigns
Each voice strengthens a movement — one that honours lives lost and demands better awareness, education, and accountability.