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ACL welcomes certificates for babies lost in early pregnancy
The Australian Christian Lobby today welcomed news the Tasmanian Government will establish a process to allow parents who have experienced the loss of a baby in early pregnancy to apply for a certificate through the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
ACL Tasmanian Director Mark Brown, welcomed the initiative. “Acknowledging these short lives is a tangible and appropriate way of remembering these children and aiding parents through the grieving process.
“Currently in Tasmania there is no such recognition given to a baby that dies before 20 weeks gestation or weighs less than 400 grams.
“This is a common-sense initiative that brings Tasmania into alignment with other states and territories that have similar schemes in place.
“ACL congratulates the government for taking this common sense and compassionate stance.”
ACL Tasmanian Director Mark Brown