Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed on October 15 each year in several countries around the world. It is a day of remembrance for parents and families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or infancy. The day aims to provide support for grieving families, raise awareness of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death, and offer a sense of community for those affected. Do Age and Weight Affect Fertility? How Much Do Stress, Alcohol and Smoking Contribute? FAQs About Lifestyle Impacting the Natural Ability To Conceive. 

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day serves to promote greater awareness and support for the estimated one in four individuals and families whose lives are irrevocably altered by the death of their children during pregnancy, at birth, and in infancy. In this article, let’s know about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2024 date and the significance of the annual event.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2024 Date

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2024 will be observed on Tuesday, October 15.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Significance

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day holds great significance as it serves as a platform to break the silence around these sensitive topics and provide emotional support to those grieving. The day also promotes understanding of the emotional, psychological, and physical impacts of such losses.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed in locations including Canada, the United States, Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. On this day of remembrance, candle-lighting vigils and a Wave of Light, a worldwide lighting of buildings and monuments are done to mark this day.  Over the years, a large number of individuals and organisations have come out in support of open expression, with many leading by example through the disclosure of their personal experiences of pregnancy loss and infant death.

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