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Lighting up for baby loss awareness week

Posted on Monday 5th October 2020
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We are turning a city landmark pink and blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week UK.

From 9 to 15 October, the iconic Transporter Bridge will be lit up each evening in response to a request from a resident and following the lighting up of the clock tower last year.

Now in its 18th year, the week aims to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby death.

Councillor Jane Mudd, Leader of Newport City Council, said: "I agreed that we should light up our iconic Transporter Bridge after receiving a moving request from a resident.

"She could see the bridge from her hospital room when she and her partner went through the terrible experience of losing their stillborn baby son late last year.

"My thoughts are with them, their family and friends, and all those who have suffered such a sad and tragic loss. As well as overwhelming sadness, it can also make people feel isolated and this will be especially acute at the moment.

"It is important that they know they are not alone and they feel supported. I hope that lighting up one of Newport's most important landmarks will help raise awareness as well as the help available."

The organisers of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) will be exploring a different topic each day and encouraging people to share their own experiences https://babyloss-awareness.org

 

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