University Hospital Galway is holding a memorial ceremony this week for everyone who has lost a pregancy or infant.
The ceremony to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day will take place this Thursday, October 15 at Croí House Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway, H91 FF68.
International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day takes place each year on 15 October and ends with a global wave of light at 7pm which will be marked with a candle lighting ceremony at Croí House and by illuminating the gable end of the Nurses’ Home and the maternity garden with blue and pink light.
The event is open to families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and will also be available to view online.
Helen Byrnes, Bereavement Support Midwife, University Hospital Galway said, “We are delighted to once again be able to hold a ceremony in our new venue, Croí House and invite families to attend in person.”
!The ceremony aims to recognise, acknowledge and remember all pregnancy and infant losses whenever and however they happened. It will include poetry, readings and music. The virtual option is still available for those who are unable to attend.
“The evening will finish with the candle lighting at 7pm as part of a continuous wave of light around the world in honour of babies who have died through miscarriage, stillbirth or in the neonatal period, to let the families know that they are not alone.”
!Afterwards we will have light refreshments which will be an opportunity for bereaved families to come together as a support for each other to talk and share their experiences.”
“We welcome anyone who has been affected by pregnancy or infant loss to join us on Thursday, 15 October at 6:30pm to take time out to reflect and remember.”
