Bereavement Midwives
The bereavement midwives provide expert advice and support for families affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or up to a month after the baby’s birth.
Additional Information
- About the Team
Bereavement Midwives
Julie Sanderson
Tina Woods
Matron
Sarah Howard
- Location
Delivery Suite
Level 2
Whiston Hospital
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm - Contact Details
Email: Bereavement.midwives@sthk.nhs.uk
Mobile: 07775 221120
- Relevant Leaflets/Documents/Links
Alder Centre: based in Liverpool. Counselling and support for anyone affected by the death of a child - 0151 252 5391 or https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/services/alder-centre/
Child Death Helpline: for anyone affected by the death of a child. Freephone 0800 282 986 / 0808 800 6019 or https://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/
SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society): for anyone affected by the death of a baby. Freephone 0808 164 3332 or helpline@sands.org.uk
ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices): for women and families who have to make a decision about continuing or ending a pregnancy after been told their baby has a fetal anomaly. https://www.arc-uk.org/for-parents/
Children of Jannah: for bereaved parents who are of the Muslim faith who have suffered the loss of a child. https://www.childrenofjannah.com/
Cradle: for those affected by pregnancy loss including counselling and group support. https://cradlecharity.org/
Ectopic Pregnancy Trust: provides information, education and support to those affected by ectopic pregnancy. https://ectopic.org.uk/
Twins Trust: bereavement support for anyone affected by twin loss – 0800 138 0509 or www.twinstrust.org/supporting-you/helpline
Child Bereavement UK: counselling and support for anyone affected by the death of a child – have a local hub in Widnes. Freephone 0800 028 8840 or www.childbereavementuk.org
Liverpool Bereavement Service: counselling for bereavement, including baby loss – 0151 236 3932 or https://liverpoolbereavement.com/baby-and-child-loss/
Love, Jasmine: based in Liverpool – counselling and group support for anyone affected by the death of a baby (over 20 weeks gestation) - 0151 459 4779 or www.lovejasmine.org.uk
Dads Still Standing: a place for dads who have suffered baby loss to find support www.dadstillstanding.com
Daddies with Angels: for men affected by baby loss – 07513655134 or www.daddieswithangels.org
Winston’s Wish: support for bereaved children and those supporting them. Freephone 08088 020 021 or www.winstonswish.org
Baby Loss, Love and Grief: A podcast discussing all things related to trauma and baby loss Baby Loss, Grief & Love (buzzsprout.com)
SPACE: a Liverpool-based network that offers peer support to women who have experienced miscarriage or infertility – either recently, or at any time in the past. They offer small group support or can offer 1-2-1 peer support www.thereisspaceforyouhere.com or email the team directly at: thereisspaceforyouhere@gmail.com
The Worst Girl Gang Ever: a support platform and podcast for those affected by miscarriage and baby loss https://www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk
Miscarriage Association: supporting women, their partners, families, friends and colleagues affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy. www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
Tommys: support for those affected by stillbirth and baby loss - Freephone 0800 0147 800 or www.tommys.org
