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...
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...
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...
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...
You are not alone. Petals counsellor, Claire Gee, shares common themes and feelings in baby loss counselling. Being a Petals Counsellor is a privilege. When sitting with parents in the early stages of grief, I’m often reminded of just how much courage it takes to come...
