What month is dedicated to miscarriage?

October
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you or someone you care about has lost a child to stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS, or any other cause at any point during pregnancy or infancy, please join us in raising awareness this October for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

What to say to someone who had a miscarriage?

What to Say to Someone Who Had a Miscarriage

  • “I’m sorry.”
  • “Would it be OK if we talked about ways I could help you during this time?”
  • “I may not understand your pain, but I’m here to hold your hand.”
  • “I’m so sorry for your loss.”
  • “Just checking in.
  • “I’m sorry to hear the news.”
  • “I’m thinking of you.”
  • “It’s OK to cry.”

What to say to someone who lost a baby in the womb?

What do you say to grieving parents?

  • Be simple: “I’m sorry for your loss.”
  • Be honest: “I don’t know what to say. I can’t imagine what you’re going through.”
  • Be comforting: “I care about you and your family. Please tell me what I can do to help.”

What is the miscarriage flower?

Meaning of Brigite’s Miscarriage Tattoo “Poppy flowers: A symbol of rest-fullness + peace in death.

What color represents miscarriage?

pink and blue
Miscarriage awareness ribbons are pink and blue ribbons often worn during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, which falls in October.

How do you honor a baby after a miscarriage?

Leave an entry for your baby in your hospital’s Book of Remembrance, if they have one. Buy something special in memory of your baby, such as a piece of jewellery. Plant a tree or flowers at home, or in a local garden of remembrance. You may wish to give your baby a name.

Do you send a sympathy card for a miscarriage?

If someone close to you has suffered a miscarriage, make sure they know you’re there. Reach out, send a card, share words of comfort for miscarriage, and keep checking in to make sure they’re doing okay. Even if that’s all you do, expressing your miscarriage condolences is impactful and validates their pain.

How do I comfort my sister after a miscarriage?

Dos

  1. 1) Acknowledge their loss.
  2. 2) Listen and let them grieve.
  3. 3) Encourage them to talk to other women who’ve had a miscarriage.
  4. 4) Offer practical support.
  5. 5) End the silence around miscarriage.
  6. 1) Avoid clichéd comments.
  7. 2) Avoid blaming and offering unsolicited advice.
  8. 3) Recognise grief doesn’t have a time limit.