Here’s what you can do to support your friend, family member, or co-worker as they navigate Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month:
- Attend a remembrance walk. Walk with your friend or walk in the memory of their child gone too soon.
- Donate to an organization like Star Legacy Foundation or The Miscarriage Association. These organizations exist to educate and support those affected by pregnancy and infant loss. You can even make your donation in memory of a baby who has died.
- Share an article about pregnancy and infant loss.
- Check-in with your friend or loved one. Ask if they are doing anything to participate in this month. Let them know you remember their baby.
- Invite them to do something. They may not feel up to it, but it will mean the world that you asked.
- On October 15th, you can participate in The Wave of Light. Light a candle at 7:00pm and let it burn for an hour. Your candle will join others across the globe to create a continuous wave of light in memory of our children.
- Perform a Random Act of Kindness in their name or their child’s name.
- Do something kind for THEM. A cup of coffee. A little note. A piece of chocolate. Just a little something to let them know they are loved.
If you’re still not sure what do, ask your loved one what they need. They may say they’re fine. They may say they don’t need anything and that’s okay. Just by asking, you let them know that you are thinking of them. Chances are, knowing you care is what they needed most.
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This post originally appeared at An Unexpected Family Outing, published with permission.
