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Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025

Thursday 9th October – Wednesday 15th October

It’s Baby Loss Awareness Week and we want to make you aware of the support available to you.

Our Bereavement Midwives host the ‘Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Baby Loss Support Group’ for anyone who needs help and support with baby loss.

Please see details of the group below:

  • Date: Every second Monday of the month
  • Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
  • Location: The Annexe (behind the council offices), Ventnor Road, Old Cwmbran, NP44 3JY

For further information, please contact Louise Howells, Bereavement Lead Midwife via ABB.BereavementMidwives@wales.nhs.uk

 

During the week (from 13th October - 15th October), the Grange University Hospital will have a tree of remembrance in the main reception area for staff and visitors to place a ribbon to remember a baby who has died during pregnancy or soon after birth.

If anyone is unable to attend in person and would like to add their baby's name(s), please contact Louise via ABB.BereavementMidwives@wales.nhs.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week is a time to reflect, remember and raise awareness of the support available to those affected by baby loss. We especially want to highlight the support available for dads and men, whose grief can sometimes be overlooked.

If you or someone you know is navigating this difficult journey, here are some dedicated resources offering support for dads:

• SANDS Support Men's Group (Facebook) – A private, confidential space for men coping with the loss of a baby.
• Morgan’s Wings – Miscarriage Support – Based in Cardiff, offering text and online support to anyone affected by miscarriage.
• ABUHB Baby Loss Support Group – Monthly meetings led by our Bereavement Midwives.
• Dad Still Standing – An award-winning podcast and website offering bereavement support for dads.

 

 

Meet Louise, she is the Bereavement Lead Midwife for our Health Board. In her role, she provides compassionate care and support to families who have experienced the loss of a baby, either during pregnancy or after birth.

“No two days are the same,” Louise shares. “But the most fulfilling part of my role is walking alongside families during their darkest moments.”

Her work includes hospital-based support, phone calls, home visits, and debrief appointments once test results are available. Louise also offers guidance during pregnancies following a loss, helping families navigate the emotional journey with care and understanding.

Louise leads the ABUHB Baby Loss Support Group, which has been running for nearly two years. The group meets monthly, offering a safe and welcoming space for anyone affected by baby loss to share, heal and connect with others. You can find details of the group above.

“Our peer support group is shaped by families’ voices,” Louise says. “It’s a space to feel understood, and every meeting reminds me why this work matters.”