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When pregnancy doesn't go to plan

Sadly, sometimes pregnancy can go wrong. There is information and support available when pregnancy doesn’t follow the plan and if you experience birth trauma or baby loss.

  • Allow yourself time to grieve. There’s no ‘right’ way to grieve, and there is no timeline. You may feel sadness, anger, guilt, numbness – or all of them at once.
  • Lean on your support network. You don’t have to go through this alone. Let loved ones know what you need – whether it’s company, space, meals, or just someone to listen.
  • Be kind to yourself. Your body’s been through a lot, rest when you can. There is no pressure to bounce back, take care of yourself like you would a close friend
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Elsie’s Moon

Elsie’s Moon aims to support families when pregnancy doesn’t follow the plan. They host one-off sessions including crafts, memory-making and walks to continue with our journey in breaking the silence around fertility, loss and trauma. Providing a safe place surrounded by those who ‘get it’.

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Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity)

Sands is a UK charity that works across the country to support anyone affected by the death of a baby;…

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Petals – The Baby Loss Counselling Charity

Petals was founded in 2011 by Karen Burgess, our Chief Executive. Originally working as a counsellor within the NHS in…

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Twins Trust Bereavement Service

The Twins Trust Bereavement Service exists to support all parents and carers of twins, triplets or more who have died whether it was during or after pregnancy.

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The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

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Silver Birch Hubs – Cheshire and Merseyside Maternal Mental Health Service

Cheshire and Merseyside Maternal Mental Health Service are a free NHS support service working with women, birthing people, and families…

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Sibling Support

Sibling Support helps young people whose brother or sister – a sibling – has died.

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Baby Loss information and support

NHS – when pregnancy goes wrong

Lullaby Trust – bereavement support

Sands – support for pregnancy loss or death of a baby

Tommy’s – baby loss information & support

GOV.UK – request a baby loss certificate

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