Baby loss charity hosts 'beautiful day' for families

The event aimed to help families connect, reflect and remember

Families who have been impacted by the loss of a baby have praised a charity event in Cornwall as "a beautiful day".

More than 70 people attended the event by baby loss and pregnancy after loss charity Luna's Fund, held at Cardinham Woods near Bodmin.

Organisers said the it involved a number of activities, such as craft-making, to "strengthen bonds" among the baby loss community.

Fern Jackson, mum to Billie-May who passed away last year, said: "It was a beautiful day and really comforting to meet others who understand what losing a baby feels like."

'Belonging and understanding'

The charity's chief executive, Aimee Green, said it expanded its services to cover the whole of Cornwall about one year ago.

"We felt it was time to bring these brave parents, siblings, grandparents and family members together to connect, reflect and remember," Ms Green said.

"The hugs, the chats, the sense of belonging and understanding between families was beautiful to witness and be part of."

Ms Jackson, who attended the event on 6 April, was now pregnant with her second baby which was due in the summer.

The charity has expanded its services to cover the whole of Cornwall

"It was mine and my family's first Luna's Fund event and we intend to come to many more," she said.

"I feel like I have a whole community of people now that I can speak to if I feel low, especially with the pregnancy after loss."