October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you are close to someone who has lost a pregnancy, it can be intimidating trying to offer support. We may not know what to say or what to do and we might think that it is just too difficult of a matter to broach.

Those that have lost a child may feel isolated and lonely, at a time when they need all the care and support they can get. While you may not be able to take all the pain away, awareness and some simple actions can certainly help. Here are 10 tips for supporting someone going through pregnancy or infant loss: