Having a baby can be one of the most exciting events in our lives. Unfortunately, however, a small number of babies will be miscarried, stillborn or die soon after birth. The death of a baby can be a devastating experience and the effects of grief overwhelming.  Whilst the loss affects the whole family and their friends, the mother is especially vulnerable as she must cope with both the emotional turmoil of losing her baby and the physical process of birth. 

The Women’s Health Bereavement team offers support to all families where a baby has died, whether during pregnancy or after birth.  We are committed to supporting each individual journey through bereavement, ensuring that the loss of a baby is treated with respect, and always accepting the existence of different cultures, beliefs, traditions and values.  One of the bereavement team, along with midwife and nurse colleagues, will guide the family through their bereavement journey, providing information and creating time and space to make memories with their baby.  We provide an essential point of contact for families during this difficult time.

We also offer contact with a specialist midwife/nurse who is a trained counsellor. 

 

Sadly due to the pandemic we are not able to hold our remembrance service at the hospital,  but we have prepared a virtual SERVICE OF REFLECTION AND REMEMBRANCE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A BABY  - We warmly invite you and your family to watch the service, taking time to remember your little one, in the comfort of your own home surrounded by those you love.

Baby Loss Memorial Service https://vimeo.com/458196894/738590961f

A Symbol of Hope https://vimeo.com/458196760/251e1c09f8

The Legend of the Butterfly https://vimeo.com/458197901/9d972b7fcb

Those few weeks https://vimeo.com/458198343/715705069a

To lose a child https://vimeo.com/458198586/7100333a3f

 

Specialist midwife / Counsellor:                        01772 524575

Womens Health bereavement liaison officer:     01772 523655

Email: womenshealth.bereavement@lthtr.nhs.uk

 

Further information

Leaflets:

Counselling services [pdf] 141KB

Helpful web sites:     

Antenatal Results and Choices          www.arc-uk.org  Tel:  020 7713 7486

SANDS                                                   www.uk-sands.org  Tel:  020 7436 5881

The Compassionate Friends UK         www.tcf.org.uk     Helpline 0845 123 2304

The Child Bereavement Trust              www.childbereavement.org.uk      Tel: 01494 446648

Miscarriage Association                      www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk     Tel: 01924 200799

Children of Jannah                               www.childrenofjannah.com  Tel: 0161 480 5156

Bounty                                                   www.bounty.com/info/miscarriage-and-baby-loss

Baby Mailing Preference Service        https://secure.dma.org.uk/bmpsr/intro.html