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Global observance of pregnancy and infant loss awareness
Overview
On October 15, 2026, various global communities observed International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day through memorials, ceremonies, and awareness initiatives.
In Canada, organizations in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region inaugurated a memorial site at the Saint-Sacrement cemetery in Alma and held commemorative marches and discussion panels to focus on miscarriage awareness. In France, personal testimonies were shared to highlight the emotional impact of perinatal loss and the challenges of navigating medical diagnoses.
In Australia, the National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG) hosted a ceremony in Dubbo, noting that approximately “30 to 37 percent of Australian women who have been pregnant have experienced at least one miscarriage.” Meanwhile, in Pocatello, Idaho, Portneuf Health organized a ‘Wave of Light’ event where participants decorated lanterns to honor lost loved ones and provide community support for grieving families.
Entities
Deuil 02 · National Association for Loss and Grief · Pocatello · Portneuf Health · La Nichée d’Alma
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesGlobal communities observe International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
Global observances, including ceremonies in Australia and Idaho, mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day to support grieving families and honor lost infants.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesWorld Perinatal Bereavement Awareness Day marked by memorials and awareness events
On World Perinatal Bereavement Awareness Day, communities in Canada and France are holding memorial services, awareness marches, and sharing personal stories to address the impact of pregnancy loss.
Sources
actu.fr · ckaj.org · dubbophotonews.com.au · localnews8.com · parismatch.com