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Pregnancy loss

We understand that the loss of a pregnancy can be an incredibly difficult and emotional journey. Our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate care, support, and guidance to you and your loved ones during this challenging time.

You will be cared for by the maternity team on labour ward from 16 weeks during a pregnancy loss.

Our specialist bereavement midwives will work with the wider team to provide care and support that is most suited to your needs, depending on the circumstances of your loss. This could include, but is not limited to, the fetal medicine team, midwives, obstetricians, chaplains, and the mortuary team.

Together, we aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can openly express your feelings, receive personalised care, and find comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your grief. Our bereavement midwives will provide support to you for as long as you need after the loss of your baby.

Urgent care

If you are under 16 weeks pregnant and experience symptoms of a miscarriage, contact the Early Pregnancy Unit or visit your nearest Emergency Department (A and E).

From 16 weeks onward, contact the 24-hour Maternity Telephone Assessment Line.

What to expect

  • Emotional support when you experience baby loss.
  • Follow-up care, including referrals to memorial services.
  • Information and advice including support services.
  • Co-ordination of follow-up medical care.

How to access our services

The midwife caring for you will contact the bereavement midwife team and refer you to our team for care. If you would like to contact the team, you should be able to reach a bereavement midwife from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Please use the details below:

If you are unable to reach the team at your designated site, please try the other site’s number as we aim to provide cross site cover and there should be a midwife available to help you.

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