"No matter what the reason for ending a pregnancy, the way you are made to feel at the time is likely to stay with you forever, we must get it right." Abigail, from @bpas1968 for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
Helping to Fuel the Movement for Change | Siobhan, from Tommys for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
"I feel like there is still a big assumption of ‘oh well, it happens" & the more people accept that as true, then the less motivation there is for society to care..." Siobhan, from @tommys_baby for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
Grieving this Christmas? Discover #AdventToRemember and its Wonderful Community
#AdventToRemember is a project aimed at anyone grieving over Christmas, and missing a loved one - whoever that may be. It was born from our first Christmas after Leo died, when we shared our Advent project for him on our blog. We decided to soften the pain, to do something everyday in his name, whether … Continue reading Grieving this Christmas? Discover #AdventToRemember and its Wonderful Community
The Most Precious, Valuable Job | Luana, Bereavement Officer, for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
There is sadly such a range in the bereavement care available currently in our hospitals - but there are some that seem to have got it right. This interview gave me hope - hope for the families that sadly have to say goodbye to a baby or child. To know that they are people out there with such passion, drive and care looking after these families is just wonderful. Please, meet Luana...
Caring for Families by Providing a Personalised Funeral Service | Nicky and Lisa, from AH Rogers & Sons, for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
Welcome to the latest addition to the It Still Takes a Village – Working in Baby Loss Interview Series where we take a closer look at those who dedicate their day to day to preventing baby loss and supporting those affected. You can read more interviews, here. I personally found planning my son's funeral one of the … Continue reading Caring for Families by Providing a Personalised Funeral Service | Nicky and Lisa, from AH Rogers & Sons, for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
Craving Stillness – an Opportunity to Reflect and Restore Thanks to the Teddy’s Wish Retreat
Back in Summer, I saw a Facebook post from the charity Teddy's Wish, about a retreat for bereaved parents. I instantly put my name forward. I didn't even really consider what would be involved. I just knew that I wanted to go. For me, one of the biggest challenges in parenting after loss is time. … Continue reading Craving Stillness – an Opportunity to Reflect and Restore Thanks to the Teddy’s Wish Retreat
Exploring the Choices that Bereaved Families Make | The Death Before Birth Project for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
"We hope that our findings will help to promote best practice and set standards for excellent bereavement care following pregnancy loss."
Giving Families Positive Memories to Move Forward With | Penny, Midwife for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
Welcome to the latest addition to the It Still Takes a Village – Working in Baby Loss Interview Series where we take a closer look at those who dedicate their day to day to preventing baby loss and supporting those affected. You can read more interviews, here. Antonia and Simon put me in contact with their bereavement … Continue reading Giving Families Positive Memories to Move Forward With | Penny, Midwife for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
The Importance of Rituals and Ceremonies | Rosalie for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
Welcome to the latest addition to the It Still Takes a Village – Working in Baby Loss Interview Series where we take a closer look at those who dedicate their day to day to preventing baby loss and supporting those affected. You can read more interviews, here. For Leo's funeral, being unreligious, we weren't too sure who we could … Continue reading The Importance of Rituals and Ceremonies | Rosalie for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
Finding Answers for Why a Baby has Died | Helena from Wolferstans Solicitors for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
Welcome to the latest addition to the It Still Takes a Village – Working in Baby Loss Interview Series where we take a closer look at those who dedicate their day to day to preventing baby loss and supporting those affected. You can read more interviews, here. Sadly, when a baby dies, it can sometimes be … Continue reading Finding Answers for Why a Baby has Died | Helena from Wolferstans Solicitors for the #ItStillTakesAVillageBlogSeries
The Legacy of Leo 