If you log into my Instagram account and go to my for you page, you’ll see tons of pictures of pregnant mommies, infants, and babies.
I didn’t mean to do this. I watched one video of a cute little baby, and now my search bar looks like I am trying to adopt somebody’s chiren.
Even then, it didn’t occur to me that October is a month when we raise awareness of a special kind of loss.
Even as my heart grew sad over some of the pictures, I still did not realize why I was watching this.
My personal journey begins with a miscarriage in the summer of 2020 and then two ectopic pregnancies between 2021-2022. I experienced pregnancy three times (even going through surgery), but there is nothing to show for it.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It is a time to remember the women who have experienced loss through:
- Miscarriages
- Ectopic
- Stillbirth
- Infertility
- Embryo Loss
- Molar Pregnancy
- Infant Loss
- Child Loss
- Neonatal Loss
- Surrogate Loss
- Failed Adoption
- SIDS
- Blighted Ovum
- Chemical Pregnancy
If you’ve never heard of these, this is a great time to research them, to reach out to women/parents you know who have experienced loss, and to overall educate yourself about PAIL.
The PBS Blog 