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Baby Loss Awareness Week

13 Oct 2025

Content warning: this article includes information on baby loss

Baby loss awareness logo - a candle against a navy background and a blue ribbon

Pregnancy and baby loss affect approximately 1 in 4 people. Every October, Baby Loss Awareness Week (October 9-15) remembers the babies who died too soon, and aims to raise awareness of baby loss more widely.

Many charities out there offer advice and support for anyone who has experienced loss or for those supporting others, including Tommy’s, Sands, the Lullaby Trust and the Miscarriage Association.

Wave of Light

Any colleagues who wish to take part in the Wave of Light event to mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week can light a candle at 7pm on Wednesday 15th October to commemorate babies who have died too soon. For anyone who may wish to attend an in-person Wave of Light event on this day, a team of pregnancy loss specialist midwives from the Manchester Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre will be at the Trafford Centre from 6:30pm to take part in this commemorative event. 

See here for event details.