You may have stumbled upon my blog for a variety of reasons, but should you need further support and information, I have collated a few places here, and will regularly review and update this.
Pregnancy, Baby or Child Loss Support & Information
SANDS, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity : Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby
Tommy’s : Information and research on the causes stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage
Miscarriage Association : Here to help you through
Antenatal Results & Choices : Here for parents through antenatal screening and its consequences
Child Bereavement UK : Rebuilding Lives Together
Lullaby Trust : Safer sleep for babies, support for families
Stillbirth Stories : an audio collection of experiences from parents and professionals
Remember My Baby : Remembrance photography for UK parents losing a baby before, during or after birth
Cherished Gowns : Providing clothes for baby funerals
Aching Arms : bringing comfort after pregnancy and baby loss
Saying Goodbye : provide services and support for people who have lost children at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy, be it last week or 60-years ago
Grieving Parents Network : The Grieving Parents Support (GPS) Network’s intention is to facilitate bereaved parents to support and uplift other bereaved parents.
Petals Counselling : Counselling for trauma and loss through pregnancy and birth
Reading Lifeline : Space for your story (Berkshire Baby Loss & Infertility Counselling service)
Our Missing Peace UK : Breaking the silence in the world of child loss
Heart in their Hand: ‘Heart in their Hand’ is a beautiful project which offers families a gift that is shared with their baby or loved one
Pregnancy Support & Information
MAMA Academy : Supporting mothers and midwives to help babies arrive safely
Kicks Count : Empowering mums with knowledge and information during pregnancy
Group B Strep Support : Preventing life threatening Group B Strep infection in newborn babies
Tommy’s Midwives : Having a safe and healthy pregnancy
Lullaby Trust : Safer sleep for babies, support for families
Rainbow Antenatal : Rainbow pregnancy support courses, information and support hub
Joel, The Complete Package : Supporting parents through pregnancy and parenting after loss
Pregnancy After Loss Support : Choosing hope over fear while nurturing grief
Positive Birth Movement : Support. Information. Choice.
More information about what I have since learnt about positive pregnancy health can be found on our regular reminder message, on Facebook, here.
Mental Health & Grief Support
Samartians : Need support?
Mind : for better mental health
Let’s Talk About Loss : peer-led bereavement support for those aged 16-30
Petals Counselling : Counselling for trauma and loss through pregnancy and birth
NHS UK : A list of mental health charities and support services
Fertility Support and Information
Infertility Network : Advice, Support & Understanding
HFEA UK : UK Regulator for use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research
Other Blogs & Inspiration
Dear Orla : Learning to live wholeheartedly without our daughter, one letter at a time
Storms & Rainbows : A story of recurrent loss and searching for rainbows
Feathering the Empty Nest : Home. Lifestyle. Loss.
Frivolous Mama : A UK based blog on life and parenting after loss
Postcards for Findlay : Life. Loss. Parenthood.
Scribbles & Crumbs is a community on a mission to unite all who have known suffering through the common ground of compassion and love.
On Coming Alive Project : Stories of Rising from the Ashes and Coming Alive
Dr Jessica Zucker : #IHadAMiscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Cards
Laurel Box : Online shop with items to nurture a woman’s heart, should, body and home after loss