Every day, 13 babies die in the UK and Wales due to stillbirth, neonatal death or SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). At Teddy's Wish, we provide free professional bereavement counselling for families devastated by the loss of their baby - offering comfort, support and hope when it is needed most.
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Baby loss grief has no comparison to other types of grief. Losing a baby is a profoundly devastating and life-altering experience. The importance of support can never be under-estimated - grieving parents often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which, left unchecked, can have far reaching repercussions long after the loss. Support is not always available through the NHS and private counselling can be prohibitively expensive. Every family deserves access to this crucial support.
Bereaved Parents will be given 12 free weekly counselling sessions to support their complex journey of grief. Sessions are provided to UK based parents by accredited British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) counsellors - there are no geographical restrictions on the families we support. We will provide a compassionate and safe space for parents to speak about their baby as well as the psychological tools and resources needed to give parents hope to live their lives again.