Baby Loss Awareness Week

A special time for us to come together in remembrance of all the much-loved babies who died too soon while raising awareness of the thousands of families affected by loss each year.

Baby Loss Awareness Week is a special moment to reflect, remember and reach out. We know the pregnancy journey can be difficult and can sometimes feel hopeless, confusing and even isolating. 

At times, this path can seem impossible and often unpredictable, leaving you unsure of where your journey will take you next. Some steps can feel unsteady and harder to take than others – but that's where we come in.

We're here to support the 1 in 2 of us affected by baby loss each year. 

We're here to guide you through your moments of uncertainty with specialist information and advice. 

We're here to help people understand the scale and impact of baby loss so that no-one feels alone.

Join us this Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October 2024) as we come together to remember all of the precious babies who died too soon. 

You're not alone. We know this week will be difficult for many of you – but no matter what your experience, we see you and we're here for you. 

Support and wellbeing

  • Baby loss communities

    Some of the organisations, blogs and online communities that offer support through loss and pregnancy after loss, including our own Facebook baby loss support group.
    Read more about ' Baby loss communities '

  • Baby loss stories

    Losing a baby can feel isolating, but it's important to remember you're not alone. Some parents find it helpful to hear stories from other people who've had similar experiences.
    Read more about ' Baby loss stories '
Read more baby loss stories

About Baby Loss Awareness Week

Beginning initially as a national Baby Loss Awareness Day in 2002, Baby Loss Awareness Week has taken place every October in the UK since then. The week is a collaboration between a number of bereavement charities and aims to offer support, solidarity and comfort to everyone whose lives have been touched by the impact of pregnancy and baby loss.  

As well as being a time to remember and reflect, many of our community also use the week to fundraise to support our work. We also share stories, resources and advice on our social media pages – if you feel able and would like to get involved throughout Baby Loss Awareness Week, make sure you’re following Tommy’s on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Get involved

  • Join the Wave of Light

    Light a candle on 15 October to remember all our babies lost too soon. You can share a photo of your candle, or your virtual candle, with our community on social media.
    Read more about ' Join the Wave of Light '

  • Support our work

    Fund vital research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, so that we can keep saving babies’ lives. Each donation takes us one step closer.
    Read more about ' Support our work '

Wave of Light 2024

Every year, the week ends with the Wave of Light on 15 October, a moment for families and loved ones to light candles to remember their much-loved babies. For some this is a private moment of reflection, while others share photos or videos of their candles on social media to connect with others taking part.

You can also share your virtual candle to illuminate social media with love. Join us on on Instagram, X or Facebook and share your candle with #WaveofLight and @tommys.

Wave of Light candle

We're proud that for the fourth year running, our friends at Plum & Ashby are donating 100% of profits from their beautiful Wave of Light candle to support our work.

The beautiful fresh fig and jasmine scent was created in collaboration with best-selling author and Tommy’s ambassador Elle Wright.

Close up of hands holding wave of light candle