A mother who lost her baby is encouraging bereaved parents to say their child’s name, as Ireland marks Baby Loss Awareness Day.
A Little Lifetime Foundation is urging people to break the silence around stillbirth and neonatal loss, remember babies who died too soon, and ensure bereaved parents know support is available.
For the foundation’s Operations Manager, Linda Corcoran, the issue is deeply personal.
Linda was 40 weeks pregnant with her daughter EmmaRose in 2013 when she noticed her baby’s movements had reduced.
She went to hospital expecting reassurance, but instead learned that her daughter no longer had a heartbeat.
After receiving support herself, Linda began volunteering with A Little Lifetime Foundation in 2016.
She now helps other parents and families navigate the devastating loss of a baby:
Meanwhile, a local councillor has shared his experience on social media, after he lost is twin girls, Fiadh and Lucy, last year.
Cllr Fionán Bradley says men in particular struggle to open up about pregnancy loss.
A Wave of Light will take place across Ireland at 7 o’clock.
Cllr Bradley says this year, three public buildings in Buncrana will be included:
