Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy is heart-breaking, here at Kingston Maternity Unit we wish to offer you our sincere condolences on the death of your baby/babies.
Every parents’ experience is very individual and their circumstances are different, but the death of a baby is a very distressing experience and one that is generally unexpected. Losing a baby brings grief that is much deeper than you may have ever experienced before and can last much longer that most people expect. There is no time limit to grief, so take it one day at a time. All Midwives at Kingston are trained in Bereavement care, so they can support you through your labour and birth.
Emotional support, practical guidance and information on all funeral options are also available to you.
Additional support:
Kingston Bereavement Service Kingston
Our bereavement service is a registered charity providing support and counselling to anyone who lives, works or studies in Kingston-Upon-Thames. A referral for counselling will be required from your GP if you require counselling to be fully funded. It you wish you can access the service independently but will be asked to contribute to the cost of your counselling.
Bereavement Support The Miscarriage Association Support for parents following miscarriage up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Helpline: Mon- Fri 9am-4pm: 01924 200 799
Twins Trust (Previously TAMBA)
Tamba have a bereavement support group for those affected by the loss of one or more babies of multiple pregnancies. Telephone 0800 138 0509.
Surrey Sands
They can provide more local support and advice and can match families with a befriender who has had a similar experience to provide telephone support. Group meetings are also offered.
Helpline: 07817 410075, please leave a message and the chairman will return your call.
National SANDS
Helpline: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm and also Tues + Thurs 6-10pm. 0207 436 5881
Antenatal Results & Choices (ARC)
ARC offers specialised support to parents before, during and after the prenatal testing process; when they are told their unborn baby has an anomaly; when they are making difficult decisions about continuing with or ending a pregnancy, and when they are coping with complex and painful issues after making a decision, including bereavement.
Helpline: Mon-Fri, 10am-5.30pm: 0845 077 2290 / 0207 713 7486
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy is a membership organisation and a registered charity that sets standards for therapeutic practice and provides information for therapists, clients of therapy, and the general public.
The Mariposa Trust
An international support charity for anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy. Divisions include Saying Goodbye: offers comprehensive advice, information and support using various platforms, befrienders and the Saying Goodbye remembrance services at Cathedrals across the UK and globally. Growing you: for support for those in a pregnancy following loss. Waiting for you: support for those on the path to adoption. Holding hope: support for those having fertility investigations and Love in every tear: support for all family members and friends who need support when a loved one is going through grief.
Our thanks and appreciation to Angela
for the kind donation
to purchase a new cot for the Daisy Room
made in memory of
Angel & Saint
born too soon on 3 & 4 January 2021
