The festive season can be a difficult time for those who have experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. They may be thinking about their baby and what should have been.
If you would like to support someone during this time, we have put together some tips that you might find helpful.
❄️ Ask how they are (and really listen when they answer)
❄️ Ask if they want to talk about their baby
❄️ Use their baby’s name
❄️ Ask if there is anything practical you can do to help, e.g. cooking, driving, or looking after other children
❄️ Invite them to social events but say you understand if they don’t want to come, and you won’t be offended if they decide not to come at the last minute
❄️ Invite them for a walk, coffee, or film
❄️ Ask if they would like you to go with them if they are doing something they are anxious about, such as delivering cards to neighbours or attending a memorial event for the first time
❄️ Ask if it would be OK for you to donate to a charity in their baby’s name
❄️ Tell them you are there for them (and mean it)
❄️ Message them regularly, even just saying hello
❄️ Ask if you can write on their Always Loved tribute page, if they have one