Meet Pete… Pete is running the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon this March for #TeamPetals for the second time, having received our specialist counselling following three heartbreaking losses: the stillbirth of his daughter Imogen in 2021 at 25 weeks, the miscarriage of...
Government consultation open on bereavement leave. The UK government have proposed that anyone in England, Scotland and Wales who experiences pregnancy and baby loss of any kind before 24 weeks should be entitled to at least one week of unpaid bereavement leave.  A...
At Petals, we’re saying a heartfelt thank you to Professor Dee (Alison) Scadden, who is stepping down as our Chair of Trustees after six influential years in the role. Dee has been an incredible source of wisdom and support throughout her time as Chair and has played...
Ten years after their first loss and countless moments of “it’s just not happening,” Rosie and Pete embarked on their IVF journey with hearts full of cautious hope. Hoping to finally hold the child they’d been dreaming of for so long. Instead, they...
“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...
