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This book WAS meant to happen.Â
This book WAS meant to happen. Petals’ response to Ali Harris’ new book, This Wasn’t Meant To Happen.  We would like to congratulate Ali Harris on the release of her ground-breaking book, This Wasn’t Meant To Happen. The book tells the story of Sofie and Rory, whose...
Grounding Techniques Following a Loss
“Grounding” is often used as a therapeutic term, and implies connecting with our body, our breath, the ground and the present moment. Grounding can support us to manage overwhelming emotions, anchoring us and bringing a feeling of safety to hold our feelings. I also...
Hope Beyond Heartbreak: Author, Ali Harris, breaks the silence on grief after loss and her journey towards healing, hope and purpose.
Hope beyond heartbreak: A Petals Exclusive When author Ali Harris’ daughter Poppy was stillborn at 23 weeks, she found herself silenced by grief. Through Petals, she found the space and support that led her from heartbreak towards healing, hope and purpose. In this...
Finding The Words: Telling Loved Ones About Baby Loss
Experiencing the loss of a baby is devastating. In the midst of your grief, finding the words and the right time to tell friends and family can feel really hard. We hope that this blog – written by Petals Counsellor, Katie Kolind - offers some gentle guidance to help...
The Petals family is growing!
We’re so pleased to have welcomed new faces to the Petals Team over the past few months, as we continue to expand to meet the growing need for specialist counselling following baby loss. Over the past 12 months, the number of parents we have been able to support has...
Supporting LGBTQ+ Parents Through Pregnancy and Baby Loss
As a counsellor at Petals, I’ve worked with many parents facing the heartbreak of pregnancy or baby loss. And while every story is unique, I’ve come to understand just how complex and isolating this experience can be for LGBTQ+ parents. No matter the shape of a family...
The Petals Pregnancy After Loss (PAL) Programme
At Petals, we understand how emotionally complex it can be for bereaved parents to face a new pregnancy after experiencing loss. Balancing hope for the future with grief from the past often brings heightened anxiety and fear. Supporting these parents through such a...
New Petals Partnership Brings Specialist Baby Loss Support to Bereaved Parents in Lincolnshire
We’re incredibly proud to share that Petals is now working in partnership with United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) to offer free, specialist counselling to parents in the region who experience pregnancy or baby loss. This has been made possible...
Petals Response: Lost in the System
Today, research released by Sands has shed new light on the devastating experiences of bereaved parents and the lack of consistent access to mental health support following baby loss. Sadly, this is something we at Petals witness every day. The report’s key...
Petals Welcomes Bereavement Leave for all Miscarriages
This morning, the UK government announced that parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave under a planned law change. This change to the Employment Rights Bill will give both parents the legal right to time...
