Bereaved Luton parents help spread compassion for families affected by baby loss
A couple from Luton have held an event to share support and compassion after the death of their son.
Parents Shazeena Hussian and Amran Qurban started Ibraheem’s Gift to give bereaved families items needed for the Muslim burial of their babies and to campaign for compassionate care.
The charity, along with Sunderland-based baby loss charity 4Louis, held a community day at the Biscot Peace and Wellbeing Hub at the weekend to prepare memory boxes, share support and spread awareness about stillbirth, miscarriage and neonatal death.
Shazeena used her 24 years of experience in the NHS and her own story to lead the workshop for healthcare professionals.
Bob and Tracey McGurrell from 4Louis supported the event, and with help from volunteers and community leaders, memory boxes and support packs for families were prepared.
Jutsna Khan, health and wellbeing coach for eQuality Primary Care Network, said: “The hub was created to provide a welcoming space for meaningful initiatives that make a real difference, create lasting legacies, and have a positive impact on our communities both locally and nationally.
“Seeing so many people come together with compassion, purpose and dedication to support families affected by baby loss truly reflected the values and vision of the Hub.”