Pregnancy After Loss Support

For pregnancies after loss, we know that this can be a time of mixed emotions, a time filled with joy, fear and grief. It can be a worrying time, even when all is going well, and we can support you.

9 months is a long time to hold your breath:-

• It’s ok if you can’t find the joy in your pregnancy
• It’s ok if you are both excited and scared.
• It’s ok if you’re still grieving.
• It’s ok if you want to complain about your pregnancy symptoms.
• It’s ok if you don’t want to wear the same maternity clothes
• It’s natural to worry
• It’s natural to be nervous about appointments and scans

You can:-

• Just take it one step at a time. It can be overwhelming to think about getting to your due date so just focus on your next appointment. And the next, and the next.
• Everyone is different in what they need – let your Maternity team know what you need to help get you through this pregnancy
• Contact your maternity team if you’re concerned about your’s or your baby’s health at any time – they are there for you.
• Let your Antenatal Class teacher know about your loss and let her know whether you want the others to know, or not.
• Finds way to help ground yourself and reduce any anxiety – meditation, journalling, prayer, music, gentle exercise

We can also give you the excellent ‘Pregnancy After Loss’ book by well known author Zoe Clark-Coates and a children’s book about their sibling, for your new baby.

The charity also donates items to support families in the Lullaby Trust ‘Care of Next Infant’ (CONI) programme, a health-visitor led service for bereaved parents, which supports families before and after the birth of their new baby.

If you would like support please get in touch or join our online forum.