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Rainbow Baby Day is marked on the Isle of Man

Picture credit: Manx Care

It recognises the challenges having a child after baby loss can bring

Today (Friday 22 August) is Rainbow Baby Day on the Isle of Man.

It's a term used for a child born after a previous unsuccessful pregnancy.

This year's theme is 'Community Matters', in the hope of highlighting the importance of strong support networks for families navigating pregnancy after loss.

Dianne Ruberry is Manx Care's Maternity Bereavement Lead and has been telling Amy Griffiths what a rainbow baby is:

If you've been affected by anything discussed in this story, you can find out what help is available to you here.

You can listen to the full interview with Dianne below:

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