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Patau's syndrome? What's that? When our baby was diagnosed this is exactly what we asked. We had no idea and our world was shattered and hearts broken.

Registered charity number~1157866 Trisomy 13 awareness, protecting sick pregnant women & those who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death and supporting rainbow pregnancies. We want to make something positive out of our loss and help others. We aim to spread the word about the syndrome so that families that are diagnosed with the syndrome are at least informed! What is Trisomy 13/Patau's Syndrome? Inside all of the cells of our bodies there are tiny structures called chromosomes. These chromosomes carry the genes that determine how we develop. There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cell. When our bodies produce s***m or egg cells, the pairs divide and rearrange themselves. Sometimes these pairs of chromosomes do not divide correctly. With trisomy 13 there is an extra copy of chromosome 13 in each cell. There are three forms of the syndrome, as explained below. Complete trisomy 13 This is when every cell in the body has three copies of chromosome 13. Babies with this condition will have complex disabilities. Mosaic trisomy 13 This is when some cells have the usual two copies of chromosome 13
and some have three copies. Partial trisomy 13 This is when there is an extra part of some of chromosome 13 in all the body's cells

Babies with trisomy 13 will have a wide range of problems. Unfortunately these problems are usually extremely serious. These may include major brain abnormalities leading to learning difficulties. Many babies also have heart problems, a cleft lip and palate, poorly formed eyes and ears, and problems with their arms and legs. It is
difficult to say how serious the effects of partial and mosaic trisomy 13 will be before the baby is born. Patau syndrome affects somewhere between 1 in 10,000 and 1 in 21,700 live births.

02/11/2026

Every Monday, we create a safe dedicated space to .

If your baby didn’t have a name, that’s okay. You can use Baby, Baby X, a nickname, or anything that feels right for you.

Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first time, you’re welcome to share your baby’s name or tell us a little about them below.

And if you’d like to take part but don’t feel able to say their name yourself, just send us a message and we’ll do it for you.

Always loved. Always remembered. ⭐️

15/10/2026

Wave of Light 2026

15/10/2026

Wave of Light- 7pm this evening

All welcome to the Women and Newborn Centre, Burnley. 🩷 🤍 💙

15/10/2026

This evening we will have our babyloss awareness bands with us. Minimum donation £2. If you would like one this evening, Please bring your change. Thank you.

13/10/2026

Last chance to add names! Deadline today 9pm!!

Please find below a list of names that will automatically be read out at the Wave of Light next week, 15th October. These are all names found on The Tree of Life or Wall. If your baby isn't on this list and you would like their name reading out during the Wave of Light, please fill in the form by 9pm on 13th October. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__gmW4RxUN0g3WjcyMUtEOTBYMzBGS0hPUzFVTjRHQS4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawU01wpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMHVuVGxOZ2xOeXhIVWFoOWVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeM2TN1ABUKW6nthybxMZ-DTUmQznugZW4adT-2bPvEIY5po2vTN3tWCSpjaQ_aem_wHg9bdBRqb7mQKDuFgcIZw

Alyssia and Ray
Ada Rae Geogarty
Adam Reddin
Albie David Lord
Albie Rogerson
Alex Gidley
Alexandra Brookfield
Alfie James Lydon
Alyssa Morris
Amelia Chloe Barton
Amelia Mordue
April and Natalya
Aras Haji-Howarth
Aria Evelynn Penelope Smith
Arlo James Matthew-Swiffen
Arlo Tommy Grimshaw
Arlo-James Riley
Arlo-Jordan Jarvis
Ashley/Ashleigh Britten
Athena Alora Octavia Thurston
Ava Harrison
Ava-Louise
Avya Jean Middlehurst
"Baby Andrews 2017 x
Baby Andrews 2023 x"
Baby Boy Clarke
Baby Butterfly Keer
Baby Duck
Baby Greenhalgh
Baby Hughes
Baby McCrory
Baby Norbury
Baby Reign Greaves
Baby Richards Owens
Baby Ringland
Baby Spencer
Baby Squidge Love you x
BabyK Jeal-Watson
Bella Rae Bennett
Benjamin Peter Lynagh
Blossom Moore
Bobby Thomas Cotton
Bobby, we love you always.
Bodie James Street
Bonnie Cianna Graham
Britney Carol Ann Clarke
Charlotte and Dylan Charnley
Cohen-James Anthony Jolley
Daisy Juliette Harper Faraday
Darcy Cooper
Dominic Leo Lord
Dominic Michael & Lilly Anne Hawkins
Dougie Barker
Dylan Edge
Effie
Elijah Kenyon
Ellie Jane Howarth
Ellis James Webster
Elsie
Elsie May Flanagan
Emma Elizabeth Rose Spicer
Eren Petek
Eva-Rose Stevens Our baby girl forever
Evelyn Grace Johnson
Evie Grace Hopcraft
Evie Mae Lunt
Evie Trotman
Ewan Mark Cox
Felicity Grace Brown. Always loved.
Filey Mills
Finley Alexander Barrow
Finley Alexander Barrow
Freddie Adam Collins
Freddie and Noah Fawcett
Grace Lily Malin
Harper Wilson
Harper-Rose
Harris Abbas
Harry and Lana
Harry Jack Clarke
Harry Owens
Hettie Sue Parkinson
Honey May Spencer
Hope Margaret Thornber
Imogen-Louise
Ivy Florence Mash*ter xx
Ivy Florence Mash*ter xx
Ivy Robinson
Ivy Rose James
Jack Rourke
Jasper Gunton
Jaxson-Lee Thomas Fort
Jayden Michael Wayne Taylor
John Gidley
Joseph Alexander Hamer
Joseph Alexander Heseltine-Hawke
Joseph James
Junior-George Savage
Kai Anthony Ball
Katie-Rae Kennedy
Kavani Cole
Kayan
Kayan Moorcroft
Kaylum Ryan du Plessis
Keeley Turner
Keeley Turner
Kit Alexander Taylor
Leif River Wood
Leighton , Oliver and Neveah
Lenny Alexander
Lenny Alexander
Leo George Pollard
Leo Haffner forever loved
Leo-James David Bilocerkowicz
Levi Heselwood
Lewis James Parker
Lottie Lambert
Loui Ronnie Jackson
Louis Mead
Luca Bentley
Luca O'Connor
Lucy, Jacob and Kate ###
Mackenzie
Maddison Neve Alderman
Maegan Mary
Maggie Pearl
Maisie Boult
Maisie Wilson
Mallorie
Marlow Hope Toole
Mary Catherine Julie Roberts
Mason Walter Walne
Max Scott
Megan Grace Haworth
Missed forever Colton-Riley
Mollie Grace Fishwick
Nancy Rose
Ned Roscoe
Noah Michael Cross
Noah Rose Trippier
Oakley
Oliver Rothwell
Oliver Strachan
Olly Hayes
Ophelia Wren Harper Roberts
Oscar Whiteley
Otis Cullen
Our 4 angels! x
Pearl Sofia Billingham
Percy James Lord
Poppy Pollard
Poppy Ramsdale
Rainbow Angel Lord
Raya Khan
Reggie Sumner
Remi-Mae Wimbles
Rex Baillie
Riley Paul Spencer
Robbie and Rose Elliott
Rory Gotts
Ruben Johnstone
Ruby Alba Ball
Ruby Alice Harrison
Ruby Rothwell
Stanley Clayton
Star Aries Lord
Teddy and Marley Martin
Teddy Noah Chaplow
Teddy Noah Chaplow
The precious ones I never met
Thea Rose
Theo and Malique Bell
Theodore Edward James Casey
Thomas Edward Cavill
Thomas James Gaskarth
Thomas Neely
Thomas William Parkinson
Toni Teresa
Violet Esme Banham
Violet Hartley
William McLaughlin
Zahra Ravat
Zayn Nawaz
Zidan Bagas

Wall Names

Annie Scott
Luke Oliver Edwards
Alice Pamela Hodgson
Oliver, Harry &Simon Jnr Thompson
Kathryn Alice Grainger
Jasper John Jackson
Freya Rae Chapman
Oliver Robert Jordan
Joseph Young
Alexander James Stone
Henry Christopher McKiernan
Ruben Daniel McDerrmott
Mary Holland
Isabelle Mary Dilworth
Ned Roscoe
Finley Alexander Barrow
Teddy Noah Chaplow
Elijah Kenyon
Dominic Leo Lord
Rainbow Angel Lord
Star Aries Lord
Lottie Lambert
Bobby Thomas Cotton
Amelia Mordue
Ada Rae Geogarty
Lenny Alexander
Violet Hartley

11/10/2026

10/10/2026

✨ Little Lights Memorial Walk✨

Last night… WOW! What an unexpected turnout! ❤️🕯️

Our very first Little Lights Memorial Walkwas something special, and we are so grateful to everyone who came along to support us.

The idea for the walk came about after Councillor Sherish Lone approached us with the suggestion of holding a walk around the Town Hall Clock. Then Jo said, *“Why not extend it to the Women and Newborn Centre? Both buildings will be little up”

And so, the Little Lights Memorial Walk was created, a chance to come together, remember our precious little lights, honour their memories, and show love and support to all the families who carry them in their hearts.

Seeing so many people come together for our first walk was incredible. Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, and helped make the evening so special
and thank you for those that have sent really lovely messages. They really mean alot. We don’t always get it right but we will always do what we can to create a safe space to remember our children.

Every little light matters, and every memory deserves to shine. 🕯️✨

❤️

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http://www.friendsofserenity.org/

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