Declaration by Hon. Elvy Robichaud,

Minister, Health and Wellness

New Brunswick

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Whereas, the government of New Brunswick recognizes that New Brunswickers who suffer from Pregnancy and Infant Loss need emotional support from family or friends; and

Whereas, New Brunswickers need to be informed and educated about Pregnancy and Infant Loss in order to respond with compassion to affected families; and

Whereas, health care providers and other professionals who come in contact with families who have suffered Pregnancy or Infant Loss can better serve New Brunswick families if they have special training and better knowledge of Pregnancy and Infant Loss;

Now, therefore, be it known that, I, Elvy Robichaud, Minister of Health and Wellness, do hereby declare October 15 as being

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

I ask all New Brunswickers to join me in promoting support, education and awareness for grieving parents who have lost infants during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

Hon. Elvy Robichaud,

Minister,

Health and Wellness