Baby Loss Awareness Week
- Submitted by: Fulton MacGregor, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 October 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-01452
That the Parliament recognises Baby Loss Awareness Week, which takes place in the week of 9 to 15 October 2021; understands that the loss of a baby at any stage is an unimaginable tragedy; notes that the week will focus on a general theme of wellbeing, which will explore what this means to those who have experienced pregnancy loss; acknowledges the great work done by Coatbridge charity Baby Loss Retreat, which works tirelessly, supporting parents and families who have been affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death; praises the charity for winning a Points of Light award in August 2020, and developing counselling and trauma therapy services for bereaved families; understands that the charity was able to adapt its services successfully during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and hopes that Baby Loss Retreat continues to get national recognition for the incredibly important work that it does.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Siobhian Brown, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Finlay Carson, Katy Clark, Bob Doris, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Douglas Lumsden, Gillian Mackay, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Audrey Nicoll, Paul O'Kane, Alex Rowley, Alexander Stewart, Kaukab Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Mercedes Villalba, Annie Wells, Elena Whitham