Bereavement Midwife
What is a bereavement midwife?
A bereavement midwife is a specialised healthcare professional dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.
Trained in both midwifery and bereavement care, they provide emotional and practical support during difficult times.
Bereavement midwives offer guidance through the grieving process, facilitate sensitive conversations, and ensure that families receive care tailored to their unique needs, helping them navigate the complexities of loss with compassion, sensitivity and understanding.
Practical and emotional support and guidance to individuals and families experiencing neonatal death.
Facilitate open and compassionate communication, addressing questions and concerns related to pregnancy loss.
Resources to help individuals navigate the grieving process after the loss of a baby.
Assistance in creating meaningful memories, such as handprints or keepsakes, to remember the lost baby.
Ongoing support in the post-loss period, connecting individuals with additional resources and services as needed.