Lantern walk for pregnancy and baby loss

One family remembering their baby at Lincoln Cathedral during last year's lantern walk

A lantern walk for parents who have lost a baby is taking place in Lincoln on Sunday evening.

The walk starts from Bishop Grosseteste University at 18:00 BST and arrives at Lincoln Cathedral at 19:00.

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust said the loss of a pregnancy or a baby was “still a taboo” and said it wished to support parents and families.

The walk is one of several events to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week which runs from 9 to15 October.

Specialist midwife Rachel Bond said: "Sadly, despite baby loss being common it is still a taboo, people don’t know what to say, so often they say nothing due to the fear of upset.”

Ms Bond added: “This week can prompt painful feelings, but is also an opportunity for people to tell their stories and realise they are not alone.”

Lincoln, Boston and Grantham hospitals, Lincoln Cathedral and other local landmarks are being lit up pink to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Hospital chapels in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham are also hosting trees of remembrance, where people can add their own tag and light a candle.

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