Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Tuesday 15th October 2024
Light a candle in memory of your baby or infant at 7pm
October 15th each year is “International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day”. International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed in Australia and around the world, each year on October 15. This a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death which includes, miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS or the death of a newborn. Parents, partners and their families can light a candle at 7pm to represent their baby, to create a wave of light around the world.
Each year this day is observed with remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils.
2025 Events
National Miscarriage Awareness Day Event 2025
The first Sunday in May annually is “National Miscarriage Awareness Day”.
In 2025, an event will be held on Sunday 4th May at 11am at Bunurong Memorial Park.
The first Sunday in May annually is “National Miscarriage Awareness Day”. In 2025, this will be on Sunday 4th May. This day is also Bereaved Mother’s Day, and in 2025 Termination For Medical Reasons Awareness Day is being recognised on 4th May each year.
Supported by Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, Miscarriage Information Support Services are proud to welcome families to an event on National Miscarriage Awareness Day at Bunurong Memorial Park. This special gathering is open to anyone who would like to support our community members affected by miscarriage and early pregnancy loss.
The free event offers a meaningful space for bereaved parents and families to honour their babies. Afternoon tea will be provided after the event.
📅 Date: Sunday 4 May 2024
🕚 Time: 11am – 12.30pm (doors open at 10.45am)
📍 Location: The Sanctuary, Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South, VIC 3175
Registration is essential for catering purposes. A link to register will be provided closer to the date.
National Miscarriage Awareness Day is held one week prior to Mother’s Day, each year, as the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day can be emotional for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby.
MISS creating awareness and encouraging the community to speak about the impacts that miscarriage/early pregnancy loss can have on people’s lives. There are so many emotions to manage including the grief that often accompanies this experience, and the loss of hopes and dreams for their future.
MISS encourages those still grieving to seek support, whether this be through counselling, joining a miscarriage support group, peer support program or wellbeing support program to help work through grief, and connect with others in the community.
You can also light a candle at 7pm on National Miscarriage Awareness Day, in remembrance of any baby that has been lost to miscarriage.
You can also wear yellow, or wear a MISS yellow ribbon pin on National Miscarriage Awareness Day (first Sunday in May annually) to help promote discussions around miscarriage.
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Key Messages for National Miscarriage Awareness Day
FAST FACTS ON NATIONAL MISCARRIAGE AWARENESS DAY:
National Miscarriage Awareness Day is held annually on the first Sunday in May.
The messages are:
- National Miscarriage Awareness Day is a remembrance day for anyone who has been impacted by miscarriage or early pregnancy loss, to remember their baby/babies.
- Approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage/early pregnancy loss.
- Miscarriage takes away parents’ future hopes and dreams for their unborn baby.
- Many people will experience more that one consecutive miscarriage.
- Mental health issues can develop after experiencing miscarriage, so seeking support is encouraged as this can assist to help work through feelings of loss and sadness.
- Each person can respond in different ways to a miscarriage.
- There is no right or wrong way to grieve after miscarriage, as everyone responds in their own way.
- Miscarriage can be part of a cycle of infertility, which can create pain and grief for anyone wishing to start or extend their family.
- Saying “I’m sorry” and acknowledging the person’s loss, is the best way for family and friends to respond.
- Never respond with statements that start with “At least”, as this minimises the person’s loss
- National Miscarriage Awareness Day is held one week prior to Mother’s Day each year, as the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day can be emotional for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage
- Yellow is the official colour of National Miscarriage Awareness Day, as it signifies remembrance.
- Infinity is the symbol for National Miscarriage Awareness Day, as it symbolises everlasting love.
- Anyone can light a candle at 7pm on National Miscarriage Awareness Day, in remembrance of a baby lost to miscarriage.
2024 Events
National Miscarriage Awareness Day Event
The first Sunday in May annually is “National Miscarriage Awareness Day”.
In 2024, an event will be held on Sunday 5th May at 11am (doors open at 10.45am).
The first Sunday in May annually is “National Miscarriage Awareness Day”. In 2024, this will be on Sunday 5th May.
Supported by Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, Miscarriage Information Support Services are proud to welcome families to an event on National Miscarriage Awareness Day at Bunurong Memorial Park. This special gathering is open to anyone who would like to support our community members affected by miscarriage and early pregnancy loss.
The free event offers a meaningful space for bereaved parents and families to honour their babies. We will also provide afternoon tea after the event.
📅 Date: Sunday 5 May 2024
🕚 Time: 11am – 12.30pm (doors open at 10.45am)
📍 Location: The Sanctuary, Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South, VIC 3175
2023 Events:
National Miscarriage Awareness Day Event
Sunday 7th May, 2023 – Bunurong Memorial Park (VIC)
Supported by Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, Miscarriage Information Support Services will be holding a free remembrance event at Bunurong Memorial Park on Sunday 7th May 2023.
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2022 Events
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Service
Saturday 15th October 2022 – Sofitel Melbourne on Collins 7pm
Anyone affected by pregnancy or infant loss, is invited to join other bereaved families on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day on Saturday 15 October 2022. This special service has been developed by bereaved parents who sadly know the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss, to help reflect, find solace, and connect with other bereaved families.
For the past two years, many bereaved parents have been isolated in their grief. Despite this, bereaved parents have continued ‘Keeping the light on’ in memory of their babies and supported other families to do the same.
October 15th each year is “International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day”. International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed in Australia and around the world, each year on October 15. This a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death which includes, miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS or the death of a newborn. Parents, partners and their families can light a candle at 7pm to represent their baby, to create a wave of light around the world.
Each year this day is observed with remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils.
Please register by clicking on the link below, or scanning the QR code. We hope you will join us, together with Red Nose Grief and Loss, Sands, and Bears of Hope, at this event, either in-person or online.
When: Saturday 15 October 2022
Time: 7pm
Where: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
25 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Please register by midnight on 13 October. This is an in person event, but there will be an option to view a live stream of the Service for those who cannot attend. A link and Order of Service Booklet will be emailed to you prior to the event if you will not be attending in person.
For more information: communityengagement@rednose.org.au or call 1300 998 698
This event is proudly supported by the Victorian Government, this special service will bring together bereaved parents, their families, and friends to honour the previous babies whose lives were too short.
https://rednose.org.au/event/victorian-pregnancy-infant-loss-remembrance-service-2022
