The loss of a baby can bring grief which is much deeper than you may have ever experienced before and can last much longer than most people expect.
Support is offered in a variety of ways including websites, social media, telephone helplines, support groups and therapies. We have included some trusted resources below.
Further information can be found on the NHS website.
Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation
A registered charity who strive to improve the care of women with a diagnosis or possible diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy.
Their website contains resources, information and a blog.
Telephone: 0845 0704 636
Email: [email protected]
Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Provides information, education and support to those affected by early pregnancy complications. Has an online forum, 24 hour helpline and group sessions via Zoom.
Tel: 020 7733 2653 (24-hour answering service)
Email: [email protected]
Cradle
Provide a range of services and support groups to anyone affected by early pregnancy loss, with an online community forum, and weekly online support groups.
Tel: 0333 443 4630
Email: [email protected]
Miscarriage Association
Provides support and information to anyone affected by pregnancy loss via a helpline, local support groups and online support.
Tel: 01924 200799
Email: [email protected]
The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation
A support platform for miscarriage and baby loss, through their website, podcasts and social media.
You can access The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation website here.
Tommy’s (you can access their website here)
Tommy’s is now the largest UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.
- Tel: 0800 0147 800
The Lullaby Trust (you can access their website here)
Offering confidential bereavement support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or young child. They offer a dedicated section on their website for bereavement, online forum, social media pages and a dedicated bereavement support line.
- Tel: 0808 8026868 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Weekends 6pm to 10pm)
- Email: [email protected]
Sands (you can access their website here)
Sands support those affected by the death of a baby. The local Sands group is located in Durham.
- Tel: 020 7436 5881
- Email: [email protected]
Saying Goodbye (you can access their website here)
Provides advice, information and support to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby, at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.
- Tel: 0845 293 8027
- Email: [email protected]
4Louis (you can access their website here)
UK charity that works across the country to support anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and the death of a baby or child. They also work to improve the care bereaved families receive from health care and other professionals.
Aching Arms (you can access their website here)
A baby loss charity ran by a group of bereaved mothers, who offer support by telephone, email and support groups.
- Email: [email protected]
Hertfordshire Perinatal Trauma and Loss Care (P-TLC) (you can access their website here)
P-TLC is a psychology-led, county-wide specialist service for women and birthing people, who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties as a direct result of a:
- perinatal loss of any kind (e.g., fertility difficulties, miscarriage at any stage of gestation, terminations for any reason, still birth and infant loss)
- birth trauma/adverse maternity experiences
- severe birthing-related anxiety (tokophobia)
The service is welcome to adults (18+ years) from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities who are registered with a Hertfordshire GP Practice. They aim to develop an accessible and inclusive resource that is sensitive to the unique needs of each service user.
Twins Trust
Supporting all parents and carers of twins, triplets or more who have died whether it was during or after pregnancy.
They offer a peer-to-peer befriending service, social media support groups and resources.
- Tel: 01252 332 344
- Email: [email protected]
Footprints Baby Loss (you can access their website here)
Provides vital support to parents and families who experience the death of one or more of their twins or triplets before, during or after birth.
You can contact the maternity bereavement team on [email protected] or by calling 07770280868.
If you’d like to donate to our hospitals’ charity, you can do this via their website.
