Read our Latest News and Counsellors’ Blogs
What grief sounds like in your head
Here, Petals Senior Counsellor Dr Russ Hargreaves shares his insights on how to manage the inner dialogue of grief.
In the news: Government announces new pregnancy loss bereavement leave
2 weeks unpaid Bereavement Leave extended to miscarriage and early pregnancy loss up to 24 weeks: a step forward, but more is needed. The Government has today announced new statutory bereavement leave rights, for women and birthing people, their partners, and...
Managing difficult milestones
Petals Senior Counsellor Sumita Bhola shares her thoughts and advice on navigating milestones.
The invisible weight of grief
This Grief Awareness Day, we want to shine a light on some of the grief that can remain unseen after baby loss, and share the experiences of parents who have found support through Petals.
The mental load of grief
In this week’s blog, Senior Petals counsellor Flora Saxby shares her insight into the mental load of grief, why it can feel so exhausting, and offers some gentle, practical ways to look after yourself when life starts to feel overwhelming.
Understanding trauma after baby loss
Here, Petals Senior Counsellor Flora Saxby shares insight advice on recognising trauma – in others, and yourself
A suitcase of grief: Navigating holidays after the loss of a baby
Here, Petals Senior Counsellor Sumita Bhola shares advice on how to support yourself and make space for grief in the school holidays
School’s out – but grief doesn’t take a holiday
Here, Petals Senior Counsellor Sumita Bhola shares advice on how to support yourself and make space for grief in the school holidays
Petals Counselling Service arrives at Birmingham Women’s Hospital to support bereaved parents
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 this month....
Petals’ response to the National Maternity Reviews
A watershed moment for maternity care In the last fortnight, two major reports have been published regarding maternity services. The first, authored by Donna Ockenden, following a review into services at University Hospitals Nottingham NHS Trust. The second was...
