The invisible weight of grief after baby loss The loss of a baby can be devastating in ways that are difficult to put into words. For many bereaved parents, the grief they carry is not always visible to the people around them. They may appear to be managing, going...
As the summer draws to a close and September approaches with all it’s complex ‘Back to work’ and ‘Back to school’ messaging, the mental load of every day life can feel exhausting when you’re grieving. Here, Petals counsellor Flora...
When people talk about baby loss, they often talk about grief. But what we don’t always talk about is the trauma that can accompany baby loss. Petals counsellor, Flora Saxby shares what she would like everyone to know about trauma. One of the most important things I...
The suitcase of grief: Navigating holidays after the loss of a baby Whether it’s your first holiday after the loss of your baby or several years since they died, going away can feel incredibly complicated. Petals counsellors, Dorne Hardyman and Flora Saxby...
Schools are breaking up, but we know grief doesn’t take a holiday… Senior Petals counsellor Sumita Bhola shares why the school holidays can bring unique challenges for bereaved parents, and offers gentle advice on navigating grief alongside family life...
We’re so happy to announce Petals counselling service has arrived in Birmingham! More bereaved parents across Birmingham will now be able to access our specialist baby loss counselling, thanks to our service being launched at Birmingham Women’s Hospital...
