'Emotional' day as first baby loss certificates applied for in NI (opens original article in a new tab)

Northern Ireland launched a baby loss certificate scheme for pregnancies lost before 24 weeks, allowing parents to formally acknowledge their loss.

• Bereaved parents in Northern Ireland can now apply for baby loss certificates for pregnancies lost before 24 weeks
• The scheme was introduced by the Department of Finance and is not a legal document
• Similar certificates exist in England and Scotland, with Wales working on a similar scheme