May 7th is International Bereaved Mother’s Day.
It is a day for those in the Pregnancy and Infant Loss community to come together to show their support and recognition for those mothering children no longer here with them.
On this day we encourage you to reach out and let a bereaved mother know that you remember their baby and you see their motherhood.
Our volunteers have created and gifted to you a beautiful card that you can down load and print to give to a special Mum on this day as a simple gesture of understanding and love.
Click on link to download card
Our volunteers have also been creating matching personalised profile pictures via our Facebook page. Images are free to request at this link HERE
5 posts on how to support a bereaved mother this Sunday
Sands Parent Supporter Anne shares why she believes we need Bereaved Mother’s Day and how you can reach out to a bereaved mother.
2. On Mother’s Day: Remembering Mothers Without Living Children, Anxiety House Brisbane
Tara Schafer shares what loving family and friends can consider doing to help support mothers without living children coping with loss.
A heartfelt letter to a friend explaining the feelings around loss.
4. Mother’s Day Perspective From a Bereaved Father, Still Standing Magazine
Insight from a father on Facing Mother’s Day.
5. Carly Marie, Project Heal, International Bereaved Mother’s Day
Tips on how to how to help a bereaved mother and if you are a bereaved mother, how to survive the day.
Sands Queensland wishes all mothers a gentle and loving Bereaved Mother’s Day and Mother’s Day. Please know you are not alone.
For full Sands support information, please visit our Sands Queensland Website and Facebook page.
Our online support groups are open to all Australian residents who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy or shortly after. To request to join, please email events@sandsqld.org.au
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