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Silence can linger for decades, even after a national awareness month exists, and that’s exactly why October is especially important for all of us. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month was designated back in 1988, yet parents navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss still run into stigma and shame. I’m naming that reality out loud, and I’m also naming what can change when we choose solidarity over silence.

I talk about why participation matters, even if it’s small and private, and why we can’t wait for “other people” to advocate on our behalf. I also share a firm boundary for any perinatal loss community space: there is no room for comparing losses or ranking grief. No one gets to validate themselves by devaluing someone else’s pain, and none of us truly knows exactly how another parent feels. What we can do is show care, listen well, and build support that feels safe and human.

Then we shift into practical ideas for honoring your baby during October or any time of year, including 13 simple options like rest, sharing a keepsake, a small act of kindness, a donation in your baby’s name, baking something new, and taking a few quiet minutes outside. I also explain the Wave of Light on October 15, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, when families around the world light candles from 7–8 p.m. local time to create a 24-hour chain of remembrance.

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