National Pregnancy And Infant Loss Remembrance Day
On October 15th, National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, provides a day of remembrance to parents, families, and friends for pregnancy loss and infant death.
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Pregnancy loss and infant death can include but are not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. Many families are aware of the sadness surrounding this kind of loss, since 1 in every four pregnancies result in death. It's often not talked about, but those who mourn often need help and guidance, and yet, those who mourn often need help and guidance. The experience is both painful and often overwhelming.
How to celebrate pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day is remembrance day
Candlelight vigils, walks, and other occasions are being welcomed by communities and organizations around the country. Visit nationalshare.org to find help and tips for others with pregnancy and infant loss.
To post on social media, use the hashtag #PregnancyAndInfantLossRemembranceDay.
National pregnancy and infant mortality remembrance day is the oldest national pregnancy and infant mortality remembrance day in the United States' history
President Ronald Reagan named October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month on October 25, 1988. The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness campaign began in the United States.
The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Campaign, which began in 2002, was launched as an American movement. The federal government, as well as the governors of each of the 50 states, all of whom resulted in 20 signing proclamations on October 15, 2002, the first observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (PAILRD). On September 28, 2006, the House of Representatives passed Concurrent Resolution H.Con>RES.222, supporting the objectives and ideals portrayed by the observance.
With eight states enacting permanent proclamations, eight states commemorate the day. These states are Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, and South Dakota. These states are Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Missouri, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, and South Dakota.
On October 15th, around the world, other nations observe the day. For example, Canadian provinces and territories have officially declared the awareness day. The United Kingdom, Western Australia, New South Wales, and Italy have all joined the movement in recent years.
During National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, the observance takes place.
