Maternity bereavement care

We provide emotional and practical support to families experiencing pregnancy loss and the death of a baby. The maternity bereavement team is made up of two Specialist Bereavement midwives supported by consultants and the chaplaincy team. 

The team offers care and support for birthing people and their families at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust following a pregnancy loss and the death of a baby.

The team offer ongoing practical and emotional support and guidance in the weeks and months following a pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. They make sure that families understand how and when they need to register their baby, and guide them through some of the choices they need to make. 

The team continue to offer support to families after their loss and will arrange an appointment for them to discuss any test results, ongoing plans and concerns for a future pregnancy with a consultant. This appointment may be several months later whilst the hospital is waiting for the final investigation reports.

The team can also provide information about local and national support groups, counselling and psychological support services available.