A food influencer has been left devastated after her daughter died following a premature birth.
Tara Junker shared the crushing news on Instagram, posting emotional photos from her pregnancy.
Her daughter was born at just 22 weeks.
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Tara, who lives in Helsinki, Finland, was able to hold her for a short time before her tragic passing.
The Finnish-Swedish food influencer said: “Our beloved daughter was born in pregnancy week 22.
“I got to hold her in my arms for a moment.
“I sang to her and told her about her big brother, wild strawberries, and the sea.
“I would never have believed I would have to bury my own child, and I don’t know how life will continue from here.”
The cookbook author added a touching Swedish poem to her post.
Celebrity friends flooded her comments section with support.
Actress Johanna Puhakka said: “I’m so sorry, huge condolences.”
Influencer Vivian Nick sent: “Strength and light Tara, deep condolences.”
Podcast host Kirsikka Simberg added: “Oh Tara. I share in your sorrow.”
Tara is well-known in Finland for her recipes and books on food and family life, as reported by NeedToKnow.
She started her food blog at age 14 and is also a nutrition expert and podcast host.
Tara already has a young son with her partner Roope Kivistö, 30.
Medical sources confirm births at 22 weeks are extremely premature and survival rates are low.
The family has asked for privacy as they grieve the daughter they barely got to know.
No further details on the exact circumstances of the early labour have been released.
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