Join a support group for families who have suffered the loss of a baby. From early pregnancy loss, ectopic, TFMR, stillbirth, neonatal loss - every loss matters. 

SUPPORT IN SUFFOLK

The Baby Bereavement Groups at Ipswich Hospital is run by a voluntary team of midwives and maternity care assistants who are working to change the way bereaved couples are cared for.

Families who have experienced a baby loss, at any stage of pregnancy, are invited to attend the monthly support groups to share their feelings and experiences in a confidential and supportive environment.

For the latest information about all the Ipswich groups and services, please visit the Ipswich Facebook page. 

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SUPPORT IN ESSEX

Baby Bereavement support in Essex is provided through the Essex SANDS Charity. Essex Sands is a volunteer-led Group that works to support anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss. The support Essex SANDS offers can be accessed via telephone and email, and through support meetings and events with other bereaved families. 

For more information, please visit Essex SANDS. 

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Do you host baby remembrance services?

During the year we hold remembering Precious Babies services. During these services, prayers are said and each baby is remembered with the lighting of a candle. The service is then followed by refreshments. This service is offered to anyone who has suffered a loss of a baby recently or in the past.

We will add details of each service as they are confirmed. They are usually held in May in Clacton, and in October in Colchester and Ipswich.

What is the Tree of Remembrance? 

The Tree of Remembrance in situated in Holywells Park, Ipswich and offers bereaved parents the opportunity to honour their baby in a simple and quiet way.

Each leaf is engraved with the name, the date of birth and a short message for a baby lost in pregnancy or the neonatal period.

The leaves are paid for from donations and through fundraising from the Ipswich Baby Bereavement Support Group. Although there is no charge for the leaves, they are £40 each so all donations to subsidise the cost are gratefully received.

To apply for a leaf on the Tree of Remembrance at Holywells Park, please click here

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How does my support make a difference?

We rely on the support and generosity of the community to help make the service for bereaved parents even better. Through donations and fundraising we have been able to purchase items and provide support to help grieving families.

So far, we have funded a quiet room, memory boxes and specialist cuddle cots so families can remain together for longer after birth.

If you would like to donate or fundraise for baby bereavement, please make sure you confirm the name and location of the group you would like to support. Please reference Baby Bereavement Group for Ipswich Hospital and The Rosemary Suite for Colchester Hospital. 

Thank you for your very kind support.

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