Experiencing the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy is devastating. It does not matter how far along your pregnancy was.
The information below explains the different types of pregnancy loss. You can also find more information on the NHS Choices website.
When a baby is born alive at any gestation but then subsequently dies within 28 days of their birth, this is known as a neonatal death.
A miscarriage is a loss which happens during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. Miscarriages between 13 and 23 weeks of pregnancy are known as late miscarriages. Sadly, a miscarriage occurs in one in four pregnancies and in most cases, we do not know why the miscarriage occurs.
Unfortunately, some families are faced with the difficult decision to end their pregnancy for medical reasons, following an antenatal diagnosis.
In these situations, your care will be coordinated by the fetal medicine clinic. The clinic will provide you with individualised support at this difficult time. They will discuss your options with you and what to expect.
Our specialist bereavement team will also be available to support you alongside our fetal medicine team.
When a baby dies beyond 24 full weeks of pregnancy, either before or during birth, this is known as a stillbirth.
You can contact the maternity bereavement team on [email protected] or by calling 07770280868.
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