Every year in October, individuals and organisations around the world come together to acknowledge Baby Loss Awareness Week. TimeNorfolk's chief executive Fiona Gosden talks about its continuing importance. The week aims to raise awareness about the impact of pregnancy and baby loss, whilst providing support to families navigating their grief.
Amongst other national and local Norfolk charities, TimeNorfolk advocates for bereaved parents by providing opportunities for reflection, remembrance and community. TimeNorfolk provides wellbeing support for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss at any stage, baby loss or is facing a pregnancy choice. This week can feel difficult.
There is an influx of information and self-care suggestions and it can feel overwhelming to know what information is helpful and which self-help tools to put into practice. Every experience of baby loss is different and sometimes generic advice risks depersonalising unique memories of a loss. A row of candles from a previous TimeNorfolk Doorway of Hope service at Norwich Cathedral (Image: Steven Brooks Photography) The advantage of having a week that brings baby loss awareness to the public’s attention is that it spotlights how vital support is in the wake of a loss.
At TimeNorfolk, we see referrals rise for our service following baby loss awareness week. Even as society continues to overlook the pain that can be experienced during early losses, there have been some positive changes. For instance, in Feb.
