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A person’s normal coping mechanisms are often disrupted by the sudden death of a child. The intensity of emotion can be overwhelming, affecting a person cognitively, physically, and behaviourally. Disruption in sleep can fray one’s ability to cope, making everyday tasks difficult. Some people experience flashbacks and intrusive thoughts and images. Feeling lost, hopeless, numb, or distressed can b
14/07/2026
Today’s announcement by Government is an important and welcome step forward.
Pregnancy loss is deeply personal, deeply painful, and too often experienced in silence. For many people, there has simply not been the acknowledgement or support they needed — including at work.
At FirstLight, we believe every loss deserves compassion, dignity and understanding. No one should have to carry grief alone.
We also want to acknowledge and thank Nicole Ryan, Linda Nelson Murray, all members of the cross-party Oireachtas Group on Pregnancy and Infant Loss, and our colleagues at Féileacáin and the Pregnancy Loss Research Group for the care, commitment and advocacy they have brought to this issue.
There is still more to do, but this matters. It is a meaningful step towards greater recognition, support and compassion for those affected by pregnancy loss.
If you or someone you know needs support, FirstLight is here:
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