Quietly United In Loss Together (Q.U.I.L.T.) is a Pregnancy
and Infant Loss Awareness Campaign started by Nneka Hall, whose child died
before birth.
Nneka”s vision for October 15, 2014 is one which includes
thousands of families touched by the loss of an infant coming together in Washington , DC
QUILT’s goals are to (1) lift the stigma associated with
pregnancy and infant loss by introducing society to these angels, (2) educate
people about the various causes of pregnancy loss and infant death, (3)
encourage expectant mothers to be more proactive in their prenatal care., (4)
convince some doctors, midwives and doulas to incorporate a kick counting
component to all prenatal care, (5) show grieving families where and how to tap
into the support available to them, and (6) raise awareness by marching to a
location where a memorial quilt, comprised of lost pregnancies and infants who
have died, will be on display.
Nneka saw the reaction and lack of compassion from
co-workers who told her to “forget about” the child that is not here. “The loss
for me was a deadly dose of reality and then to have co-workers say they are
uncomfortable with having my daughter’s picture in my office and that I must
take it down. It is a very sad uncomfortable reality. Loss is uncomfortable and
so is the lack of understanding by those who are unable to put themselves in
our shoes.”
“We will march as a united body to remember babies who would
otherwise be forgotten, the many causes of pregnancy and infant loss and to
take this time to grieve openly without judgment,” said Nneka. “Please honor
the memory of an Angel by marching with us on this special day.”
For more information, visit the Quietly Together In Loss
Awareness Campaign on Facebook.
