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New Bill Recognizes Baby Loss, Supports Grieving Parents

12/4/2025

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The Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill passed its final stage in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday.
The bill allows parents to apply for a government certificate recognizing baby loss before 24 weeks.
Gemma from Portadown described miscarriages as isolating.
She noted a lack of mental health support and stigma around baby loss.
She called for formal societal acknowledgment.

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The Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill passed its final stage in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday.
The bill allows parents to apply for a government certificate recognizing baby loss before 24 weeks.
Gemma from Portadown described miscarriages as isolating.
She noted a lack of mental health support and stigma around baby loss.
She called for formal societal acknowledgment.