SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, has praised the work of organisations involved in supporting families who have lost babies.
Speaking in Welsh Parliament to mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, which ran from October 9-15, Mr Rowlands said: “This is a moment for people across Wales and around the world to come together to remember the babies who’ve died during pregnancy, at birth or infancy, and for us to stand alongside the families and loved ones and those who grieve for them.
“The heartbreak of losing a baby is something that no parent should ever have to endure. For too many it’s a painful and life-altering reality.
“That’s why, this week, it’s been important to break the silence that often surrounds baby loss to raise awareness and to show families that they are not alone.
“I want to pay tribute to the charity Sands and all of the organisations involved in this week for the work that they do every single day supporting bereaved families, raising awareness and pushing for better care and understanding
“As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we are invited to wear the pink and blue ribbon, and I’m pleased to see so many Members across this Chamber doing so. It’s a small but powerful gesture to show our support and help to start conversations about an issue that is too often hidden.”
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from October 9-15 and is a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or soon after birth.
During the week, which is now in its 22nd year, the Baby Loss Awareness Alliance works alongside more than 100 other charities and groups to raise awareness of key issues that affect people who have lost a baby.
Its aim is to share how the pregnancy and baby loss community is there for people every step of the way, during and after loss and you don’t have to navigate pregnancy loss alone.
For more information, visit the Baby Loss Awareness website.
