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09/10/2020

Council Light up Civic Buildings for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Council will light up their three Civic Buildings, Antrim Civic Centre, Ballyclare Town Hall and Mossley Mill, pink and blue on Thursday 15 October in support of Baby Loss Awareness week which runs from 9-15 October.
 

Council will light up their three Civic Buildings, Antrim Civic Centre, Ballyclare Town Hall and Mossley Mill, pink and blue on Thursday 15 October in support of Baby Loss Awareness week which runs from 9-15 October.

Every year, Baby Loss Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby death in the UK.

This year they are highlighting the isolation many people experience after pregnancy and baby loss – women, partners, family members and friends. 1 in 4 parents will experience the heartbreak of a pregnancy or baby loss and often support is unavailable or inaccessible for bereaved parents.

 The effect of social distancing from Covid-19 has had a major impact on access to care and support and has complicated grief and responses to pregnancy and baby loss.

 

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Jim Montgomery commented “The loss of a child is something no parent should ever experience, their grief and pain is unimaginable. I am pleased the Council will light up their Civic buildings and help show support to the thousands of families affected, highlighting they are not alone and we are all here to support them.”

For more details and information on support please visit:  https://babyloss-awareness.org/