A number of other events have also been arranged by the team to help raise awareness of the event. Medway Maritime Hospital’s clock tower will be illuminated in pink and blue throughout the week. And on Tuesday 11 October 2022, from 9am to 3pm, there will be stands in the main entrance of the hospital where patients, visitors and staff can pick up information leaflets about baby loss and speak to the Maternity Bereavement Team and representatives from the charity Cherished Whispers.
Yvonne said: “Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity for bereaved parents, families and their friends, to commemorate babies’ lives, raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss, and to drive forward improvements in both care and support for those affected and to save babies’ lives in the future.
“One in four people in the UK experience pregnancy or baby loss. However, stigma and silence can often mean families feel isolated in their grief.”
Danielle said: “We hope that all the events we have planned, especially the clock tower being lit in pink and blue, will help start more conversations about pregnancy and baby loss, and by doing so help bereaved parents and families feel more able to talk about their babies and find ways to look after themselves and others.
”Whether you’re a bereaved parent, grandparent, sibling, a healthcare professional, or are supporting someone through the loss of their own child, please remember, you are not alone and that help and support is available through charities such as Abigail’s Footsteps, Cherished Whispers, Making Miracles, 4Louis, and Sands.”
