It was in April: support group in Argentina for parents who lost their babies

Losing a child should be the most painful experience that a father or mother can live. To help cope with this pain there are associations such as It was in April, a support group for parents whose babies have died during pregnancy, childbirth or after birth.

It is the first mutual aid group in Argentina, it works three years ago and is on its way to becoming a foundation. It was created by Jessica Ruidiaz, a mother who lost her little Sofia on April 27, 2006. From the date comes the name.

Today they organize talks, meetings and provide material and containment to the loss. It also has an online forum where you can ask for advice and share experiences.

When the grief is so great, communication with other parents who have been through the same is very important. The loss of a child is a before and after in the lives of parents, so support and compression is essential to transform pain into hope with the help of their "angelic babies" (as babies are called They have gone).

It was in April Open the arms to all those parents whose babies have died during pregnancy, childbirth or after birth.

Official site | It was in April
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