The loss of a baby is often life-changing and can be traumatic. It can often bring with it feelings of deep sadness, guilt, anger, and shame. It can be difficult to find the words or to find someone to talk to openly about how you feel, and we know this can lead to a sense of isolation which can impact grieving and well-being.
Some people may also struggle with trauma and distress following their pregnancy, birth, or perinatal experience. This includes people who have been affected by medical conditions and/or complications, and people who have been affected by their experience of Neonatal Intensive Care. Trauma can be painful, with some people experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and being left with feelings of guilt, shame, self-criticism, and difficulties in trusting people or professionals.
Becoming pregnant after perinatal trauma or a loss can bring conflicting emotions and increased anxiety.
We know that additional support during this time can make a real difference to the experience of pregnancy and ongoing grief and adjustment to life after birth trauma or baby loss.
We have a team of psychologists, a specialist midwife, and wonderful peer support workers who are experts by experience.
Help and support will be offered via individual or group therapy, specialist midwifery support, and peer support.
Who is the service for?
The service is for individuals who are experiencing difficulties such as (but not limited to) moderate to severe anxiety and/or low mood, struggles with day to day coping or complicated grief following:
- Miscarriage at any stage
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Molar pregnancy
- Stillbirth
- Neonatal death
- Termination for medical reasons
- Failed IVF cycles
- Perinatal trauma
- And those who are pregnant after perinatal trauma and/or baby loss and require additional psychological support
How can I access the service?
We work in partnership with maternity services and women and birthing people who are registered with a GP in Lincolnshire.
You can be referred to the service by:
- your community midwife
- a bereavement midwife
- a specialist midwife
- your health visitor
- a professional in LPFT if you are already accessing an LPFT service
- your GP or mental health professional at your GP practice
At this time, we unable to accept self-referrals.
Our peer support worker
We'd like to introduce Laura, who is our Expert by Experience peer support worker. She is available to listen and help guide you through your recovery journey.
