Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2023 – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed on October 15th, aimed at raising awareness about pregnancy and infant loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death. The day also remembers the babies who have been lost and supports those who have experienced this loss. It can be estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies finishes in miscarriage, 1 in 160 pregnancies finishes in stillbirth, and 1 in 1000 newborns passes.
History of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
In 2002, Robyn Bear, Lisa Brown, and Tammy Novak, three mothers who had experienced the loss of their own babies established Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. They designated the day to honour the memory of all babies who had been lost and to raise awareness about pregnancy and infant loss.
The day was first observed in the United States. In 2006, the United States Congress enacted a resolution designating October 15th as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
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