Everyone is affected by early baby loss. Those who have not personally experienced it, will know of a relative, a friend, a work colleague or an acquaintance who has experienced baby loss before 24 weeks’ gestation. These losses may be due to miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, or because parents have had to make a heart-breaking decision to terminate a much-wanted pregnancy after receiving a diagnosis that their baby has a serious congenital anomaly.
Baby Loss Awareness Week provides a chance to raise awareness about the issues surrounding pregnancy and baby loss in the UK. Parents and families tell us how important it is that they each find a way to remember their baby in a way that suits them. Some join with others at special services organised by their local hospital or a local support organisation, some find solace in events organised by their faith community, while others will remember alone in a way unique to them.
We know that everyone grieves differently and there is no right or wrong way. After pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, bereaved parents and family members find themselves on a pathway that they never expected to be on. Each person needs different types of support and this can and will change over time.
Communities and charities that can help and support you along this particular journey of loss have grown and expanded. Over the years, I have worked with many different organisations and have found that each one offers something different.
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