The hard work of medical professionals can sometimes get overlooked, as can the emotional toll that their important roles take. It’s so important that we keep those working on the front line in healthcare settings in our thoughts and do all we can to support them.

The Baby Loss Awareness Alliance recognises that health workers, who’ve been under immense pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, can only look after bereaved families with empathy and kindness if they themselves are supported.

It’s important that those caring for others set the right boundaries when it comes to offering support to protect themselves from becoming overwhelmed, and that they also know how to look after bereaved families correctly.

Charities like Child Bereavement UK and Held in Our Hearts have lots of support and self-care information for medical professionals.

The Lillie Mae Foundation offers training and support for midwives and other health and social care workers, and has a page that’s dedicated to providing support for anyone who works with families who have sadly lost a baby.

The subjects covered include how to communicate sensitively, the challenges of working during a pandemic, learning from parent’s lived experience, updates on UK baby loss statistics, protocols, and guidelines, self-care, and wellbeing advice.

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