Supporting Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024
The staff at Moosa-Duke Solicitors will wearing their pins and pink or blue clothing in a show of solidarity and support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th to 15th October).
Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 22nd year, is an opportunity for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together to remember and commemorate much-loved and missed babies.
The week also provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy and baby loss; the importance that bereavement support plays in the ongoing bereavement journey; and of the vital work that is needed to improve pregnancy outcomes and to save babies’ lives.
Gemma Lewis, Partner and Senior Solicitor at Moosa-Duke Solicitors said: “We hope that raising awareness of Baby Loss Awareness Week through our social media platforms and website will spark conversations about pregnancy loss and baby loss, and the support that is available through the work of charities for families, bereaved parents and individuals affected by baby-loss”.
Few experiences can compare to the trauma and pain of pregnancy and baby loss. During this Baby Loss Awareness Week, we will acknowledge that finding ways to nurture your mental and physical wellbeing is a vital part of anyone’s bereavement journey.
“Grief affects every person differently and can change over time, even during Baby Loss Awareness Week itself. It can be extremely hard for any bereaved person to speak out on the issues that matter to them, if they do not have the time and tools to care for themselves first. Self-care is essential, so you can sustain yourself and be able to raise awareness in a way that’s right for you.”
Our work has shown us the importance of raising awareness of baby-loss and the widespread impact it can have on individuals, families and communities. By raising awareness, we hope that those navigating the loss of a baby can access the charities and organisations that are here to provide support and help.
Anyone can share their photos of their participation in baby-loss awareness week on social media and include the hashtag #BLAW to reach as many people as possible.
Baby Loss Awareness Week ends with the global ‘Wave of Light’ on 15 October. Everyone is invited, wherever they are in the world, to light a candle at 7pm local time as a special mark of support and remembrance.
Explore www.babyloss-awareness.org to discover self-care advice and ways you can get involved during the week.
If you have concerns about the care that you or a family member has received, please contact our specialist team for a no-obligation consultation on 0116 254 7456 or at enquiries@moosaduke.com.
For further information about Baby Loss Awareness Week email: babyloss@sands.org.uk
About Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from 9th to 15th October every year and is an opportunity for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss and their families and friends to unite with others across the world to commemorate their babies’ lives and lost pregnancies.
An initiative started by a group of parents 22 years ago, it has now evolved into an Alliance of over 130 dedicated pregnancy and baby loss organisations. Whether you’re someone who has experienced loss, a family member, friend or healthcare professional, we want you to know this Alliance stands together with you.
The charities leading Baby Loss Awareness Week are committed to raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss in the UK and providing support to anyone affected. By working with health professionals and other organisations, the week aims to drive for improvements in bereavement care and support, and to reduce the incidence of pregnancy and baby loss.
For more information, visit: www.babyloss-awareness.org