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Pregnancy and Child Loss Remembrance Day. The day is observed on 15 October every year. A day to honor and remember pregnancies that end in harm, including miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. A day to raise awareness, support, and foster healing.
Here are some things women can do to celebrate the day...
Share stories
Many women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss find comfort in sharing their stories. They can write about their experiences in journals, blogs or social media. You can share your grief with women who have gone through the same experience.
Participation in awareness campaigns
Support and get involved in pregnancy and child loss awareness campaigns and events. Join memorial walks, candlelight vigils or virtual gatherings dedicated to remembrance.
Reach out to support groups
Join or connect with local or online support groups for those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. These groups can provide emotional support. Safe can help with any advice.
Make souvenir items
Women can make items commemorating miscarriages or babies. Such as keepsake boxes, memory books or artwork. These items can be therapeutic and help keep memories alive.
Light the candle
On Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, light a candle at 7 local time as part of the 'Wave of Light' global initiative. This shared moment of remembrance connects people worldwide in honoring lost pregnancies and babies.
Donate or volunteer to support organizations
Consider donating or volunteering to organizations that provide support and resources to those affected by pregnancy and infant loss. Your contribution can make a difference in the lives of others.
Educate and advocate
Raise awareness about pregnancy and infant loss by educating friends, family and your community. Advocate for better health care practices and policies related to pregnancy loss and support for bereaved parents.
Practice self-care
Make self-care a priority on this day of mental health. Engage in activities that bring relaxation and relief, such as meditation, going for a walk, spending time with loved ones, or seeking professional advice if needed.
Rituals
Establish personal rituals or traditions that allow for remembrance and healing. This could include visiting a special place, planting a tree or releasing balloons in memory of a lost pregnancy or baby.
Get professional help
If grief and emotional pain become overwhelming, consider seeking help from a therapist, counselor or support group who specializes in pregnancy and child loss.
Help others
Connect with other women or families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Your compassion and understanding can bring comfort and strength to others.
Advocacy for research
Encourage and support research to understand the causes of pregnancy and infant loss and improve treatment.
Incidentally, the occasion of 'Pregnancy and Child Loss Remembrance Day' is observed to acknowledge the bereavement. Give support to those who have faced such situations. A day to remember a life lost. Awareness and healing of this sensitive area of female reproductive health can play an important role.
