International Day of Gestational and Perinatal Grief observed globally

On October 15, International Gestational, Perinatal, and Neonatal Grief Day, various organizations and healthcare institutions held events to raise awareness and provide support for families who have lost babies during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth.

In Spain, the association Mi Pequeño Ángel Alado organized a family gathering in Alicante to honor the memory of deceased infants through workshops. In Orihuela, local officials participated in acts of remembrance, while in Menorca, the Hospital Mateu Orfila updated its perinatal grief protocols to ensure comprehensive support, including memory boxes for families.

In Argentina, the Hospital Eva Perón hosted an artistic encounter to facilitate emotional expression, and the Hospital Municipal Doctor Héctor Cura highlighted the role of nursing in providing privacy and specialized care, such as using the 'blue butterfly' symbol to signal a family is in mourning.

In Navarra, the association Esku Hutsik held a ceremony to demand better recognition and more sensitive healthcare for grieving parents, emphasizing the need for public policies and accessible psychological resources.