University Hospital Wishaw will be lit up in pink and blue to show its support for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021 (9 to 15 October).
Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 19th year, is an opportunity for bereaved parents, families and their friends, to commemorate babies’ lives, raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss, and to drive for improvements in both care and support for those affected and to save babies’ lives in the future.
Vicky Grove, bereavement specialist midwife, said: “We hope turning University Hospital Wishaw pink and blue will spark conversations about baby loss and give local bereaved parents and families an opportunity to talk about their precious babies.
“Although this is a very sad occasion, it enables many families to come together to unite and form friendships with people who have experienced the same tragic loss. We do everything we can to support families through the grieving process.
“There will also be a small tree of remembrance available in the hospital sanctuary from the 9-15 October for families wishing to write a message of remembrance for their baby.”
This year Baby Loss Awareness Week will be exploring the theme of wellbeing and sharing what has helped that anyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss to recover and build a life after loss.
