Miscarriage and Baby Loss
It would be wonderful to live in a world where I didn’t need to add this page to the website, but unfortunately it’s absolutely needed. And if you’re in this situation, which is a lot more common than most people realise, I want you to know that you’re not alone and that there is support available to you.
Support for Miscarriage and Baby Loss in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Miscarriage affects a significant number of families, with 1 in 4 pregnancies experiencing loss. We are fortunate in Aberdeen to have some great local support.
MISS Miscarriage Support
MISS are a local charity offering free, confidential support to anyone in Scotland impacted by pregnancy loss. They offer one-to-one sessions, virtual support groups, and a range of resources including memory boxes, support packs, podcasts, and a private peer support group. They support people during loss, trying to conceive after loss and in pregnancy following loss.
Lots of my clients have found the Zoom group sessions really helpful and gentle.
Sands Aberdeen
Aberdeen Sands is part of a UK wide network of support groups, most of the volunteers are bereaved parents to they can understand what you’re going through. They support anyone affected by the death of a baby, whether that’s before,during or shortly after birth. They provide emotional support and information for parents, grandparents, children, families, friends and more.
They have a confidential helpline, they have monthly support meetings in person, as well as providing at home support.
NHS Grampian Bereavement Support Midwives
NHS Grampian has dedicated Bereavement Support Midwives who provide specialised, compassionate care and ongoing support for families experiencing pregnancy or baby loss. You can read more about them in this article.
Email: [email protected]
Aberdeen Maternity Hospital (Rubislaw Ward): 01224 551909 (Open 24/7)
Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin (Ward 3): 01343 567220 (Open 24/7
Stories of Strength and Resilience
Experiencing miscarriage or baby loss is a deeply personal journey, marked by a range of emotions and challenges. Many individuals have shared their stories to help others feel less alone. If you’d like to share your story either anonymously or with your name I’d love to share it here on this page for other famlies to read. If you’re interested get in touch.
Reach Out for Support
If you or someone you know has experienced miscarriage or baby loss, you are not alone. If you’d like to book a hypnotherapy initial consultation with me to see how I can support you during this time you can do that on my Hypnotherapy page.
