pregnancy & infant loss
awareness
remember your baby & raise awareness with us all month long.
In 1988, US Congress declared October to be marked as Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.
This is a month to promote greater awareness and support for those whose babies died in pregnancy or as infants.
While we know that for grieving moms, every day is a day to honor, remember, and share about her baby gone far too soon, October gives us an opportunity to join together and collectively share in our memory, our grief, and our love for our babies.
Whether you are a grieving mom or one who loves her, we invite you to honor your baby and raise awareness this month with The Morning.
ways to participate
in pregnancy & infant loss awareness month
01 | light a personalized
perfect for the Wave of Light on October 15
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, often celebrated by a Wave of Light.
The Wave of Light is a worldwide ceremony of lighting a candle in memory of your baby (or your loved one’s) from 7-8pm in your local time zone – in essence, a candle will be lit for 24 hours honoring these babies in Heaven.
Memorial Candle
02 | host a special
Host your own Remembrance Night to honor your baby or babies, and those of the women in your community.
Our Itinerary & Resource Bundle will give you all the tools you need to create a special intimate event that will give space for grief and hope.
Night of Remembrance
03 | Wear something meaningful
Remember your baby and raise awareness at the same time with one of our beautiful shirts or sweatshirts designed specifically for the grieving mom.
These tangible displays of love are a year-round favorite for the moms in our community.
T-Shirts, Sweatshirts & More
04 | share on social
Honor your baby & raise awareness virtually with these free customizable graphics.
Simply open the graphics with the free tool, Canva, and personalize your ribbon with your baby’s name, then share with your friends or save as your lock screen all month long. Multiple variations included.
Personalized Graphics
05 | share on social
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, often celebrated by a Wave of Light.
The Wave of Light is a worldwide ceremony of lighting a candle in memory of your baby (or your loved one’s) from 7-8pm in your local time zone – in essence, a candle will be lit for 24 hours honoring these babies in Heaven.
Light a virtual candle with these free customizable graphics.
Simply open the graphics with the free tool, Canva, and add your baby’s name, then share with your friends or save as your lock screen all month long. Multiple variations included.
Wave of Light Custom Graphics
“I loved the night of remembrance last year. It was a wonderful way to bring other moms together to remember their children.”
— Kayla, Life-limiting diagnosis/infant loss mom
Conversations with a Grieving Mom
a mini series to raise awareness
Tune in to hear 3 special episodes on The Joyful Mourning Podcast that give grieving moms — to give you — a voice.
A voice to help you acknowledge your loss. A voice to help you feel seen. A voice to help others who haven’t experienced it understand a little better what it is to be a baby loss mom.