RVH MOVING FORWARD IN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PREGNANCY LOSS

'These funds mean families experiencing loss in our community will continue to receive compassion and support when they need it most,' says organizer - Nov 15, 2019 5:15 PM By: BarrieToday Staff

By MJ Bradford Published: Oct 15th, 2019 10:42am Last Updated: Oct 15th, 2019 10:45am

One in four women suffer a pregnancy loss. Even still, the topics of miscarriage and still birth can be hard to broach. Some choose not to speak of it, while others may feel they cannot. Here in Barrie, however, efforts are being made to change the conversation when it comes to promoting the care and treatment of women and their families during and after such events.

“We need people in these situations to know that are supported and cared for in these difficult moments,” says Charmaine Smith, Manager of the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) Birthing Unit and Obstetrics.

Smith is among those raising awareness for this delicate issue during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month; a campaign which kicked off this morning with a flag-raising event at Barrie City Hall.

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Source - Barrie 360