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Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) – “Our baby wasn’t going to be with us after all” - Selina’s Story

Selina shares how after finding out she was pregnant in June 2019 her pregnancy wasn't a straightforward one. She was diagnosed with gestat...

Twin loss – “We weren’t given any information to explain what happened” - Shakira’s Story

Shakira shares how when she found out she was expecting twins in October 2024 it was the biggest shock of her life. She also shares how although all of her pregnancies were high risk she wasn’t monitored closely and her pain wasn’t investigated as she hoped. Since her twin los...

South Asian Heritage Month: Lighting the Way Through Baby Loss – Sands Diyas Made with the Love of a Mother’s Hands What is South Asian Heritage Month? This month marks South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM), an annual celebration of the rich cultures, histories and contributions of South Asian communities in the UK and around the world. It is an opportunity to recognise the diver...

“The preventable death of my daughter Smokey” - Alice’s Story

In September 2023 Alice and Pedro’s daughter Smokey died a preventable death in labour at 41 weeks. Alice shares how she was left begging for help in the last week of Smokey’s life and experienced a catalogue of failures in basic care. Alice reflects how the NHS should be a place where no baby dies preven...

National Bereavement Care Pathway launched in Wales National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) Cymru provides healthcare professionals in Wales with nationally recognised practical guidance when caring for a bereaved family – supporting them to better understand the needs of bereaved parents and making care more consistent across Wales.

Today the National Bereavement Care Pat...