Perinatal Loss & Bereavement

Support Following Perinatal Loss – Self Referral

Aching Arms: Offering peer support and the opportunity to talk to someone who has an understanding of what you’re going through after the loss of a baby before, during or after birth. Email: [email protected] Tel: 07464 508994 Website: www.achingarms.co.uk.

Birth Afterthoughts: If birth was at The Rosie Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) or was supported by a local community midwife at home, Birth Afterthoughts is a confidential service run by specialist midwives giving you and your partner the opportunity to discuss and understand what happened during labour and birth. Email: [email protected] Website: www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-services/birth-afterthoughts

Petals: Specialist counselling after baby loss. Referrals for counselling can be made by your GP or midwife. Alternatively, you can complete a self-referral via the website: www.petalscharity.org.

Sands: Offering support groups, resources and advice for anyone affected by loss of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. Email: [email protected] Tel: 0808 164332 Website: www.sands.org.uk.

Saying Goodbye: Befriending service to support people who have experienced baby loss. Email: [email protected] Tel: 0300 323 1350 Website: www.sayinggoodbye.org.

Teddy’s Wish: Providing fully funded bereavement counselling to parents who have lost a baby from stillbirth (from 24 weeks), neonatal death or SIDS. www.teddyswish.org.

Tommy’s: The largest UK pregnancy and baby loss charity providing trusted advice and support. The Tommy’s Midwives’ Helpline is a freephone line open 9-5, Monday to Friday, staffed by a specialist team of midwives, for anyone who needs advice, reassurance or support on any pregnancy or planning for pregnancy issue, including mental health. Email: [email protected] Tel: 0800 0147 800 Website: www.tommys.org.

Support Following a Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) – Self Referral

TFMR Mamas: Offering peer support through free monthly support groups and by sharing stories, poems and a podcast from those who have an understanding of what you’re going through www.tfmrmamas.com.

Time to Talk TFMR Podcast: Talking to those who work with birthing people and families around TFMR or who have directly experienced TFMR themselves www.talktfmr.podbean.com

Support Following Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy or Stillbirth – Self Referral

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust: Supporting parents through ectopic pregnancy. Provides information and resources alongside peer support. Tel: 020 773 32653 Website: www.ectopic.org.uk

The Miscarriage Association: For those affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy.  Email: [email protected], Tel: 01924 200799 Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Teddy’s Wish: Providing fully funded bereavement counselling to parents who have lost a baby from stillbirth (from 24 weeks), neonatal death or SIDS. www.teddyswish.org.

Support Following Loss Due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – Self Referral

The Lullaby Trust: Raising awareness of SIDs and offering emotional support for bereaved families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby. Email: [email protected], Tel: 0808 802 6868 Website:  www.lullabytrust.org.uk.

Teddy’s Wish: provides fully funded bereavement counselling to parents who have lost a baby from stillbirth (from 24 weeks), neonatal death or SIDS. www.teddyswish.org.

Support Following Loss after a Multiples Pregnancy – Self Referral

Twins Trust: For parents of twins, triplets or more who have died during or after pregnancy. Website: www.twinstrust.org/bereavement.html

Support During Pregnancy Following Loss – GP or Midwife Referral

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Perinatal Mental Health Service: Following a perinatal loss it is understandable that you may feel increasingly anxious, and at times disconnected from your baby during subsequent pregnancies. The Perinatal Mental Health Service offers support to women and birthing parents who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges during pregnancy up to two years postnatal. If you feel that you are experiencing intense and persistent distress and feel preoccupied with worry about your pregnancy or the wellbeing of your baby you may benefit from support from this Service. Your GP, midwife or other health professionals involved in your care can make this referral on your behalf www.cpft.nhs.uk/perinatalservice.

Support for Dads, Partners and Co-Parents – Self Referral

Andy’s Man Club: A national charity that supports men going through a challenging time. Provides a safe space where men can feel comfortable to talk and open up about their experiences in a room free of judgment. Support groups are run online and in person (Coleridge Community College, Cambridge, Monday evenings 7-9pm). Email:  [email protected] Website: www.andysmanclub.co.uk.

For Men To Talk: Informal online and in person groups to support men experiencing anxiety, depression and grief. Email: [email protected] Website: www.formentotalk.co.uk.

StrongMen: Counselling, peer support and activity weekends for men who have experienced any type of bereavement. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0800 9150400 Website: UK Mens Bereavement Charity – StrongMen

The Legacy of Leo: Supporting same sex couples through the heart break of baby loss. An online community providing resources and the stories of other couples who experienced loss. Website:  www.thelegacyofleo.com/lgbt-baby-loss

The Tiny Footprints Brotherhood: An online support network for fathers in the UK and Australia who have experienced the heart ache of losing a child. Providing a safe space where fathers can share their grief, find solace, and embark on a journey towards healing. Website: https://4louis.co.uk/tfb

Dad Still Standing Podcast: A podcast hosting two dads discussing baby loss, coping with life, and working their way through grief. Website: www.dadstillstanding.com/podcast.

Still Parents Podcast: A podcast supporting fathers through baby loss. Website:  www.stillparentspodcast.co.uk.  

Tommy’s: Information, videos and personal stories of baby loss and the impact on dads and partners. Website: Baby loss support – for dads and partners | Tommy’s (tommys.org)

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 111 and select the mental health option.