10/02/2026
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
For some, October brings awareness. For others, it brings memories of a baby who was deeply loved, deeply wanted, and deeply missed.
Pregnancy loss and infant loss can leave a grief that is difficult to explain. Grief may show up as sadness, anger, anxiety, numbness, guilt, loneliness, difficulty concentrating, changes in relationships, or even a sense that the world has continued moving while your heart has stood still.
And grief doesn’t follow a timeline.
You may feel okay one day and find yourself overwhelmed the next. A due date, anniversary, ultrasound photo, baby shower, pregnancy announcement, or even an ordinary moment can unexpectedly bring the loss rushing back.
If you have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, please be gentle with yourself. Your baby mattered. Your loss matters. Your grief matters.
