Care at Birmingham Women's Hospital
How can we support you and your family?
We are sorry for the loss of your baby, and that you find yourself looking for this information. This can be an overwhelming experience, and we want you to know that you are not alone at this time, even though it can feel that way.
The Bereavement Team consists of specialist Midwives and Nurses who are here to support you, and your partner. If you did not meet us whilst you were in hospital and were cared for by either our Delivery Suite or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit we will contact you by phone, and if unable to reach you by letter. If you want to get in touch with us please either call or text on the numbers below.
On these pages you will find both practical information and emotional support resources, to enable you to feel informed about what is happening and access a wide range of help both within and outside of the NHS.
Alison Rea, Elizabeth Ewers and Fiona Jones are our team of Bereavement Midwives, and Ellie Brewer is our Bereavement Nurse.
0121 335 8286 | 07814208435
Faith-Based and Culture-Specific Support
- Birmingham Women’s Hospital Chaplaincy Team – Multi-faith support whilst you are in hospital.
- Children of Jannah – Supporting Muslim parents who have lost a baby.
- Muslim Bereavement Support Service – Supporting Muslim women who have lost a baby.
- FIVEXMORE — Bereavement support for those of black and black-mixed heritage
- Caribbean and African Health Network – Trauma therapy and bereavement counselling for Caribbean and African communities.
- Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service – Bereavement counselling for the Jewish community.
- Chana – Fertility support for the Jewish community.
- Care for the Family – Bereavement support with a Christian ethos.
Marking Your Loss
The loss of a baby during any stage of pregnancy is a deeply upsetting time. After your loss, you may want to find some special ways of remembering your baby and marking their life.
Baby Loss Certificates
You are now able to request a certificate in memory of your baby if they were born under 24 weeks gestation, and were not born alive. Certificates are optional, free of charge, and can be backdated (currently to September 2018, but to be extended in the future). You can request a certificate online by following the link below.
Request a baby loss certificate
Memory Boxes
Memory boxes, supplied by baby bereavement charities, can provide bereaved families with a meaningful way to remember their pregnancy or baby. If you have not received a memory box and would like one, please contact the Bereavement Team who can post one out to you.
Remembrance Events
The Trust holds annual remembrance events for families to attend in remembrance of their baby or babies. If you would like to know more about the events being held this year, please see the ‘Upcoming Remembrance Events’ tab.
Upcoming Remembrance Events
As a Trust, we hold remembrance events throughout the year for families that have experienced the loss of a baby under any circumstance, at any gestation. You are welcome to join us for any or all of the events. Please see below for details of this year's events, and follow the links for further information or to RSVP.
Always in our Hearts
Always in our Hearts is a non-religious event that includes a time of reflection, remembrance activities, and refreshments. Children and additional family members are welcome. Please see the link below for this year’s invitation. To RSVP, please email bwc.bereavementservices@nhs.net
Always in our Hearts Invitation
Celebrating Brief Lives
Celebrating Brief Lives is an annual remembrance church service at the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week. Join us for songs, readings, and a time of reflection. Children and additional family members are welcome. Please see the link below to see this year’s invitation. To RSVP, please email bwc.bereavementservices@nhs.net
Celebrating Brief Lives Invitation
Woodland Walk
Woodland Walk is an annual fundraising event that families can join in memory of their baby or babies, or support of bereaved families cared for at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
Please use the links below to find out more information, or to sign up for the event.
Please note, Woodland Walk 2024 has already taken place.