Miscarriage Support Group launched in Fordingbridge
The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month
A group supporting people who have suffered a miscarriage is being launched in Fordingbridge by the team behind Avon Valley Community Matters (AVCM).
Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, the group offers a space to share experiences, access to information and support from other people.
The team decided to launch its newest group, the Miscarriage Support Group, in order to reach out to offer love and support to the many individuals, couples and families who experience losing a long-cherished for baby.
Charity Trustee Revd Kate Wilson said: “The subject of Miscarriage has been taboo for many generations but is thankfully now being discussed more openly, as it should be.
“Women, men, parents and grandparents alike, should all feel able to share their experiences in order to help them find answers, reassurance and process the many different and difficult emotions felt by any who suffer such a loss.”
Support Group Leader Pam Parmenter said: “We want people to feel they are not alone, whatever they might be feeling. We hope to offer comfort and understanding in our group."
AVCM recently opened a charity shop on Fordingbridge High Street to help raise fund to support its community programmes, which include two local playgroups, a friendship group and outreach projects during school holidays for children and families.