Baby loss support
This article discusses pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth and the death of a baby.
Losing a baby, whether during pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards, can be one of the most difficult experiences a family faces.
You may feel overwhelmed, heartbroken, angry or unsure what happens next. You may feel numb, or find that your emotions change from one day to the next. There is no right way to grieve, and the stage at which a pregnancy ends does not determine how much your loss matters.
Whether you are experiencing pregnancy loss yourself, supporting a partner or helping someone close to you, support is available.
Our Stories
Experiencing pregnancy loss can feel incredibly isolating, but many parents have walked a similar path. By sharing their personal experiences, Mamas & Papas colleagues hope to offer comfort, understanding and reassurance to anyone navigating miscarriage, baby loss or the emotional impact of a difficult pregnancy journey. Every story is different, but each reminds us of the importance of support, compassion and knowing that you're not facing this alone.
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My experience of recurring early miscarriages
A personal account of coping with repeated early pregnancy loss and the emotional impact of trying to conceive again after multiple miscarriages. -
Poppy speaks candidly about the devastation of multiple miscarriages
Poppy shares her journey through recurrent miscarriage, discussing grief, resilience and finding hope during an incredibly challenging time. -
Hollie’s Struggle: Her Experience of being supported by Tommy’s
Discover how specialist support from Tommy's helped Hollie navigate pregnancy loss, access trusted information and feel less alone throughout her journey. -
Listen to Bex discuss her experience of Missed Miscarriage
Bex opens up about the shock and heartbreak of a missed miscarriage, sharing her experience to help raise awareness and support others affected. -
How it feels to go through a ‘Chemical Pregnancy’
An honest reflection on the emotional realities of chemical pregnancy, helping to explain a type of early pregnancy loss that is often misunderstood. -
Sarah’s Story – Sarah shares her experience of multiple miscarriages
Sarah shares her personal experience of multiple pregnancy losses, the challenges she faced, and the support that helped her along the way.
Where to find support
If you are looking for help for miscarriage, pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, the following organisations offer specialist information and support. Each experience is different, and all deserve compassion and support.
NHS
You can contact your local maternity team, early pregnancy unit or NHS has support and guidance online.
Tommys
If you need advice and support before or during pregnancy, or following a loss, please visit the Tommy's website (www.tommys.org.uk) or call the Tommy's Helpline on 0800 0147 800 / email midwife@tommys.org.
Sands
Sands supports anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, including parents, partners and wider family members.
Its services include a confidential helpline, bereavement information and local support groups.
Helpline: 0808 164 3332
Miscarriage UK
Miscarriage UK is a specialist miscarriage charity supporting people affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and molar pregnancy.
Support includes a helpline, online information, support groups and guidance for partners.
Helpline: 0303 003 6464
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust offers information and support to people affected by ectopic pregnancy.
Its telephone support service can arrange conversations with people who understand the experience.
Support numbers: 020 7733 2653 or 0300 102 0180
Antenatal Results and Choices
Antenatal Results and Choices supports parents navigating antenatal screening results, serious diagnoses and termination for medical reasons.
Helpline: 020 7713 7486
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK offers support to families affected by the death of a baby or child, including guidance on helping bereaved siblings.
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40
Petals
Petals provides specialist counselling and support for people affected by pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal death and pregnancy after loss.
Bliss
Bliss provides information and support for families whose babies receive neonatal care, including guidance around uncertainty, bereavement and neonatal loss.
Samaritans
If you feel overwhelmed and need someone to listen, Samaritans provides confidential emotional support at any time of day or night.
Free helpline: 116 123
If you feel that you or someone else is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department.
