Pregnancy & baby Loss Resources
When I saw the statistics for miscarriage/pregnancy and baby loss, I knew I needed to show my support and care somehow. Miscarriage is common – 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in a loss (within the first 12 weeks.) And 1 in 185 babies die before their first birthday.
Perhaps you’re going through a miscarriage, or have been told your baby won’t survive long after birth. Firstly I want to say how very sorry I am as well as extend my love and sympathy to you and those effected. Secondly, nothing can prepare you for the emotional journey ahead, however there is incredible support out there. When it comes to grief, there is no right way to walk the road ahead. It may take you a long while, or you may recover quickly. You may be sad and cry a lot of the time. You may be shocked and confused, or numb or angry, guilty or feel alone and empty. No matter how you feel it is the right way for you, but not the only way. Each person’s passage is their own travel.
I would love to leave some local resources with you that are around Northern Ireland and the UK areas to support you and your family at this difficult time.*
UK & Northern Ireland Support Groups
Miscarriage association
These are meet-up support groups:
Antrim: Meets on the first Wednesday every month from 7-8.30pm at Oasis, 10D High Street, Antrim (beside Planet Bingo). All welcome, no need to book
Belfast: Meets on the first Monday of the month* from 7-8.30 p.m.. The group meets at WRDA, 6 Mount Charles (off Botanic Avenue), Belfast BT7 1NZ. All welcome, no need to book
Lullaby Trust
They offer confidential support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or young child. This support is here whenever you need it, whether the death was recent or many years ago. It is available for families, friends, carers and professionals.
Sands Northern Ireland
Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. This includes a helpline, support app, support groups, online forums and resources.
Petals Charity
This organisation have specialist counselling support no matter where you live or the type of loss experienced.
Tommy’s
Tommy’s is dedicated to finding causes and treatments to save babies’ lives as well as providing trusted pregnancy and baby loss information and support.
Aching Arms Charity
Offering you a a beautiful comfort bear to fill your arms and a community to support you as you grieve. Each Aching Arms bear is given as a gift from one bereaved family to another, to let you know that you are not alone.
Little Forget Me Nots Trust
Connecting local families with alternative ways to help you figure out techniques to overcome obstacles whenever you feel ready to face the world again and begin to live with grief
Branch
Our free community includes over 50 groups, catering to a wide range of experiences and stages of loss—such as recurrent miscarriage, termination for medical reasons, trying to conceive after loss, pregnancy after loss, and parenting after loss.
We also champion support for dads and partners, addressing the often-overlooked need for their care. Our mission is simple: to break the isolation of baby loss and provide ongoing support for families as they navigate their grief.
You can also follow Branch on Instagram
*All quotes directly from each website.
I love listening to podcasts, and perhaps you do too. Here’s a really good one about pregnancy loss that you may want to listen to. It’s from the ‘Is it Normal The Pregnancy podcast with Jessie Ware.’
May you be surrounded with love, support and lots of understanding as you grieve and process this time of loss in your life. As a precious family member shared with me, “It’s learning to live your life without a limb.”
I created a gift especially for you. Made with love from my heart to yours. This resource will help your body recover from your loss and prepare it for the possibility of pregnancy through your diet and nutrition.