10/05/2022
34 years ago on October 15, 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared October to be recognized as Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.
On that day he said: “When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn't a word to describe them." This month recognizes the loss so many parents experience across the United States and around the world. It is also meant to inform and provide resources for parents who have lost children due to , ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, stillbirths, birth defects, , and other causes.
We know the loss you've experienced isn't just recognized during one month. However, it is an opportunity to join together as a community to break the silence and stigma of pregnancy and infant loss. For so many of you who have loved and lost, we see you. 🧡
