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Motion · S6M-14860 · 8 Oct 2024

Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 40 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises Baby Loss Awareness Week, which takes place from 9 to15 October 2024; understands that what originally began as National Baby LossAwareness Day in 2002, Baby Loss Awareness Week has taken place every Octoberin the UK since then; notes that like in previous years, the week ends with theWave of Light on 15 October, a moment for families and loved ones to lightcandles to remember their much-loved babies; understands that for some, this isa private moment of reflection, while others will share photos or videos oftheir candles on social media to connect with others taking part; recognisesthe work that Baby Loss Awareness Week does in offering support to grievingparents, while breaking what it sees as the stigma of talking about miscarriageand baby loss; notes that many buildings and landmarks across the UK will turntheir lights pink and blue to raise awareness of the week; acknowledges theexcellent work done by the Coatbridge-based charity, Baby Loss Retreat, whichwas founded in February 2018 by Julie and Bryan Morrison; praises the charityfor its hard working and continued efforts to support parents and families whohave been affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death; commends thework done by so many to ensure easy access to the baby loss Memorial Book,which, it understands, was introduced in 2023 to ensure that those who haveexperienced a pregnancy or baby loss can remember their child, and extends itssincere condolences to all those who have been affected by miscarriage,stillbirth and neonatal death. 

Supporters (40)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.