Welcome to the FIFTH annual Lydie's Loop: Steps against Stillbirth! This event is named after Lydie Welliver, who was suddenly stillborn in 2014 at 34 weeks gestation. The Wellivers are not alone; 24,000 babies are stillborn each year in the United States. Prevention methods and education are desperately needed.
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 event will be held VIRTUALLY, allowing participants, teams and donors to continue to give, participate and raise awareness even without a central walk location.
Please like our Facebook page for updates and activities. On Saturday, September 19th, please join us for a LIVE Facebook presentation including a reading of baby names. Following this short presentation, or anytime that weekend, we invite participants to walk a one mile reflective walk or run a 5k in their own communities to honor babies lost to perinatal and neonatal death. Please share photos with us on social media using the hashtags #lydiesloop and #countthekicks.
This event benefits Count the Kicks, an organization that educates expectant parents about the importance of tracking baby movements to prevent stillbirth. Research shows that a change in movement is sometimes the only indication that a baby is in distress. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important for expectant parents to understand the importance of kick counting in the third trimester, as there may be changes to regularly scheduled prenatal appointments. Learn more here.
Finnick Williams