I agree the couple is very brave. No-one expects a pregnancy to end in a baby's death... but sadly, it does happen. But no, but it is not catching. However, often people are too scared to bring up such occurrences to pregnant women, because they don't want to worry them.
Surely it is better to be informed?? How much research and reading do we all do about strollers, birth plans, or even methods of ttc? Surely this is simply part of being prepared for parenthood. For you are still a parent to a baby that does not live, and no-one can deny this to you.
Yes, joyfully, the majority of babies born are absolutely fine. But I do feel that the miracle and wonder of pregnancy and birth which is 'sold' to us by media, the medical system and other sources can overwhelm (and undermine) the very important messages of the possibilities of when things don't happen as expected. Yet in the terrible situations where a baby dies, the poor parents are woefully under informed and can feel incredibly alone... and that is why the bereaved mothers thread here is so important - to ask the questions no-one else can answer, to solicit support, and to figure out how to deal with this 'crappy path.'