Families reborn after children killed in quake

Women who lost children in Sichuan quake get help with next pregnancy

BEIJING - By the end of this month, about 2,200 babies will have been born into families who lost their children in the massive earthquake that jolted Sichuan province in May 2008, family planning authorities said.

"It was the greatest blessing to have the new baby. He helped save our marriage and bring back hope for life," said Li Juan, holding her 14-month-old boy, at a charity event held by the Chinese Red Cross Foundation in Beijing on Thursday.