How parents who lose a baby early pregnancy can now get a 'baby loss certificate' to have their grief recognised regardless of time By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 00:42 BST, 9 October 2024 | Updated: 00:43 BST, 9 October 2024 e-mail View comments Parents who have experienced the loss of a baby early in pregnancy will now be able to apply to have their child's life officially recognised regardless of how much time has passed. The Government has announced it will extend the baby loss certificate scheme, which launched in February for those who had experienced a loss since September 2018. According to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), more than 50,000 documents have been issued so far.
There will now be no time limit on the initiative, with certificates available for any parent who has experienced a loss before 24 weeks, or 28 weeks if the loss occurred before October 1992. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: 'Losing a pregnancy can be deeply distressing – there is so much love and so many dreams for the future wrapped up in a tiny life. 'That's why it is important for bereaved parents to have the option to officially recognise the existence of their babies and how much they matter.
The Government has announced it will extend the baby loss certificate scheme, which launched in February for those who had experienced a loss since September 2018 (stock) Health Secretary Wes Streeting (pictured) said it was important for bereaved parents to have the option to of.
