Maternity bereavement service

Our maternity bereavement midwives are available to offer support to parents after a baby has died or has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

The team caring for you understand that this is likely to be an incredibly difficult time for you and your family, and will do their best to offer support and answer any questions you may have.

Our bereavement midwives will discuss the available options to you and can support you in organising the funeral or making memories.

Everyone is different and how you feel will depend on your circumstances, previous experiences and physical wellbeing. You and your partner may need time to grieve.

The midwives are experienced in supporting women with varied cultural or religious requirements, and can contact the chaplaincy if you wish them to.

Contact us

You can contact us at any time after being discharged from hospital, usually up until six months postpartum.

Our midwives are available from 8am to 4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please call us on 023 8120 4601.

Outside of these hours, you can call our team's mobile on 073 9212 8352. Please leave us a message and we'll call you back.

We are based on F level at Princess Anne Hospital.

Further support

• The Firgrove Centre - bereavement counselling for couples and individuals
• SANDS - support, fundraising and education

If you feel you are struggling to come to terms with you loss, you may benefit from professional support. Your GP may be able to offer more information about services local to you.