Baby Loss Awareness Week: A Time for Remembrance and Support

9-15 October 2025 marks Baby Loss Awareness Week – a deeply meaningful time dedicated to honouring the babies who left us far too soon. This special week brings together families, friends, and communities to remember these much-loved babies while offering comfort and understanding to those who need it most.

This week shines a light on pregnancy and baby loss, creating a safe space for grieving families to feel less alone. It’s also an opportunity for all of us to learn how we can better support those around us who may be walking this difficult journey. This year feels especially significant in the light of the national maternity inquiry and the impact upon the families involved.

Support Available:

Sands – the UK’s leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity
Tommy’s – the pregnancy charity funding vital research

Both organisations offer invaluable resources, from clinical guidance to help families navigate what comes next, to peer support through local groups, online communities, and private Facebook groups where families can connect with others who truly understand.

Wave of Light – October 15th at 7 pm: The heart of this week is the beautiful Wave of Light ceremony. We invite you to light a candle at 7 pm local time on October 15th to honour all the babies whose time with us was too brief. Feel free to share your candle photos on social media using #WaveOfLight to join this global moment of remembrance.

Together, we can ensure no family feels forgotten during their most difficult moments.

Baby Loss Awareness Week – Break the silence around baby loss (babyloss-awareness.org)
Sands | Stillbirth and neonatal death charity
Baby Loss Awareness Week | Tommy’s (tommys.org)