https://padlet.com/m_kefalogianni/386fkdkxtsrq as an employee of the bereavement centre, what information OR type of support would you provide to couples who have just experienced stillbirth ? What would you tell them ? Explore the internet to find out what type of support exists in the community and share your ideas. en-us 2017-11-12 12:57:35 UTC 2025-10-08 14:12:26 UTC hello@padlet.com a_ridyard https://padlet.com/m_kefalogianni/386fkdkxtsrq/wish/209561629 Although incredibly sad it was helpful to see the warmth and support offered from the midwife Claire who was honest and potentially came from a person centred base.  
I noticed there was minimal support for the bereaved father and it would be beneficial for fathers to have support and be acknowledged also during the stages of loss transition.
I felt uncomfortable for the couple when they were treated dismissively by the nurse saying “at least they knew they could at least get pregnant”. Very inappropriate and not conducive to healing, therefore training would have helped prevent this situation. The remembrance baby box is a good idea and acknowledges the life of the lost child, as opposed to dismissing her existence. Leaflets offering support would possibly have been helpful giving both parents a place to go, sob, vent, or connect with others rather than feeling isolated.
It would also be relevant to identify any religious beliefs and someone to guide them with the registration of the death. The midwife did offer funeral assistance which was good. 
Amanda.


Very useful thoughts Amanda especially identifying religious beliefs. Such important point to make indeed.Might that also influence how we approach the grief of those families and what options to offer given this knowledge and awareness?

]]> 2017-11-22 21:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/m_kefalogianni/386fkdkxtsrq/wish/209561629 https://padlet.com/m_kefalogianni/386fkdkxtsrq/wish/209645372 I work for a children’s hospice in Shropshire on the counselling team. We are fortunate enough to have developed a specific neonatal and antenatal referral pathway. Our services include counselling, education and signposting on maternity wards, a chilled cot and chilled room facility for parents to be with their deceased baby in privacy and comfort, social services and practical advice. All in the philosophy of being with the parents and their needs - person-centred. 

its very reassuring to hear such practice is out there scott. Thanks for sharing

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