Baby Loss

Baby Loss Support

Baby loss takes many forms including; miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, termination of pregnancy due to fetal anomaly, stillbirth, loss following pre-term birth, neonatal death, and post-neonatal death.

The death of a baby is one of the most devastating experiences any parent will face and it has a huge impact on families. If you are affected by baby loss, it is vital that you receive the support you need. You are not alone and there is help available for anyone affected by this incredibly sad loss. Losing a baby can happen to anyone and it is important that you are able to talk about your feelings and understand how to grieve for your loss.

There are a variety of organisations available which offer support and guidance for anyone who has been affected by baby loss:

• Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.
• The Lullaby Trust provides specialist support for bereaved families, raises awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep. Working with the NHS, it runs a national service for bereaved parents, supporting families before and after the birth of their new baby.
• Tommys is a charity which dedicates itself to finding causes and treatments to save babies’ lives, as well as providing trusted pregnancy and baby loss information and support.
• You can find a wide range of organisations, all offering support, here.

You can also visit our mental health support page to find local support.