We are so sorry that your baby has died. We are here to listen to you, and we want to make sure that bereaved parents feel involved in our work.

Gloucestershire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership represents the voice of all women, birthing people and families from all communities and cultures, to help improve local maternity and neonatal care.

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Listening to, and understanding, the experiences of all families is so important in making improvements in care.

If you feel you would like to share your experience of maternity care, you can complete the form below, or contact us via email:

We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your baby and your care during such a difficult time. It may be triggering sharing your story, so please only do this if you feel able. There is some information below about organisations which may be able to support you, if you feel this may be helpful.

You may want to tell us about a particular team, such as the early pregnancy unit, triage, your community midwife, the team who supported your birth, or the neonatal team. You may want to tell us whether you felt you were treated with care and compassion, or if you had enough information to make decisions about your care.

We listen to all experiences of maternity care, and your feedback will be included in our quarterly reports to the Local Maternity and Neonatal System board. We also look at all feedback to identify areas for improvement, and work with the NHS organisations to make changes.

Forget-me-not Bereavement Support Group

For those who have experienced a loss in pregnancy, birth or after birth.
The first Friday of each month, 7:30-pm until 9:30pm at Pineholt Village Hall, Hucclecote.

Call Louise King (07917881106). You can also visit the Forget-Me-Not Facebook group.

Miscarriage Mumma Support

A community based organisation offering online support for anyone who has experienced baby loss at any stage of pregnancy. Weekly online peer support groups, fortnightly yoga and meditation as well as hypnotherapy courses throughout the year.

Whatsapp Peer Support group can be joined by messaging – 07517 856814
www.miscarriagemumma.com

Sands

Supporting anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth.
www.sands.org.uk

Teddy’s Wish

Funded counselling for families following a stillbirth or the death of a baby.
www.teddyswish.org

4Louis

Supporting families through miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss.
https://4louis.co.uk

Further information on support with your mental wellbeing can be found here – www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/perinatalmentalhealth