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Loss of a baby

Here you will find resources and information relating to the loss of a baby including neo- natal death, pregnancy loss, still birth and post abortion loss.  

Local support to you in East Suffolk:

National organisations:

Unexpected death of a child service  

(co-ordinated by LivingGrief

at St Elizabeth Hospice) 

  • This service is open to anyone affected by the death of a child (under 18) where the death was not anticipated.  

  • 5 sessions individual, couples or family counselling face to face or online  

  • Phone: 0300 303 5196 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm)

  • Use the online referral form

Go to LivingGrief

Perspectives

  • Free local support based in Ipswich for those experiencing unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy loss and post abortion loss.  

  • Face to face and online listening and counselling sessions are available.  

  • Phone: 07540 635236 

Go to Perspectives

East Anglia's Children's Hospice (EACH)

  • EACH offers bereavement support to family members and significant others affected by the death of a child under 18 who has died from a life-limiting condition 

  • A range of therapeutic interventions and support groups can be offered to individuals or families either face to face or online.

  • Contact by phone 01223 800800 or via their referral form

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Petals - The Baby Loss Counselling Charity

  • Specialist counselling for parents who experience mental health issues as a result of bereavement, trauma or loss related to pregnancy including miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons (TFMR) and neonatal loss.   

  • Up to 6 free sessions of counselling delivered online via Zoom. 

  • For women, men and couples

  • Contact via website or call 0300 688 0068  

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Child Bereavement UK

  • Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

  • Supports children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child of any age.

  • Offers free, confidential support by telephone, video or instant messenger, wherever you live in the UK. 

  • Phone: 0800 02 888 40

Go to Child Bereavement UK

Sands

  • Sands provides bereavement support services to anyone affected by the death of a baby (stillbirth and neonatal death).  

  • Mobile app, online community and resources.

  • Local support groups – nearest support is King's Lynn.   

  • Phone free helpline on: 0808 164 3332

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The Lullaby Trust

  • Offers bereavement support following the unexpected or sudden death of a baby or young child.   

  • The Lullaby Trust offers a listening bereavement support service. There is no waiting list.  

  • Bereavement support helpline: 0808 802 6868 

  • Webchat on weekdays 10am-12pm

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The Miscarriage Association

  • Open to anyone affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy.  

  • Helpline, live chat service, volunteer phone support volunteers, an email support service and  support groups (via Zoom). 

  • Phone: 01924 2008799

Go to The Miscarriage Association

The Mariposa Trust

  • Provides support for anyone who is affected by baby loss, at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, whether the loss be recent or historic.

  • In addition, their Saying Goodbye division provides support for people who grieving the loss of not having children.

  • Information, advice and resources. Remembrance services and a befriending service.  

Go to The Mariposa Trust

Sue Ryder

  • Free support for adults 2 months & after a bereavement   

  • Online information, 6 online counselling sessions and access to an online peer support community.

  • Sue Ryder is offering UK residents grief support via text message, *free of charge* for a full year.

  • This is a wonderful way to offer bereaved family members extra support over the holidays, and all year long.

  • Access the text service here.

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Walk-On-Group

Discover local
group support

Social groups can help you connect with others who may be experiencing similar experiences of grief too.

 

Group support can help you feel less alone and can greatly improve your mental health.

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Discover groups in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Woodbridge, Felixstowe & surrounding areas.

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