A Cornwall mum advocates for bereavement leave after losing her baby, pushing for change in miscarriage policies.
St Austell: A mum named Kay Collier is speaking out. She lost her baby, Joseph, at 23 weeks. This heartbreaking experience drives her to support a new bill.
Currently, parents only get paid leave if they lose a baby after 24 weeks. Kay believes this needs to change. She wants all parents to have the same support.
She shared how devastating it is to lose a child, no matter the stage. Kay and her husband, Darren, were overjoyed when they found out they were expecting. But things took a tragic turn when Kay got an infection.
After her waters broke at 21 weeks, they fought hard for their baby. Sadly, Joseph was stillborn two weeks later. Kay wants to raise awareness about miscarriage and its impact on families.
She and Darren have started a charity called Rest With Joseph and Friends. Their goal is to create a peaceful garden for parents to remember their lost babies.
Kay emphasizes the need for a safe space for grieving families. She hopes this will help others heal and feel less alone in their pain.
