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Having a baby should be an exciting and wonderful chapter in our lives and, whilst being pregnant and having a baby is safer now than ever before, some events sadly remain out of our control. Sometimes pregnancy does not have the happy ending that we had planned and hoped for.
Sadly, in the UK approximately 5700 families will experience the tragic loss of their baby each year either due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death.
At St Mary’s Hospitals, we understand the profound pain and heartache that comes with the death of a baby, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. Our dedicated bereavement specialists are here to offer both physical and emotional support during this incredibly difficult time.
We want you to know that you are not alone, and we are committed to walking alongside you every step of the way. Working closely with our obstetric and midwifery colleagues, we provide comprehensive care and support tailored to your needs, ensuring you have the help you need for as long as you need it. Your grief is deeply acknowledged, and we are here to support you through this heartbreaking journey.
Contact Details
Victoria Holmes
Bereavement Matron based across all three hospital sites
Oxford Road:
Vicky, Faye, Aimee, Grace & Sue
Specialist Bereavement Midwives & Bereavement Support Worker
Address: Ward 64 (Delivery Unit)
Saint Mary’s Hospital
Oxford Road Campus
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester
M13 9WL
Tel: 0161 701 5022
Email: bereavement.midwives@mft.nhs.uk
Wythenshawe:
Olivia, Vicky & Lotus Team
Specialist Bereavement Midwives
Address: Southmoor Road
Wythenshawe
Manchester
M23 9LT
Tel: 0161 291 2930
Email: snowdrop@mft.nhs.uk
North Manchester:
Dawn, Jean and Michelle
Specialist Bereavement Midwives & Bereavement Support Worker
Address: Birth Centre
Delaunays Rd
Crumpsall
Manchester M8 5RB
Tel: 0161 625 8038
Email: butterfly.bereavementteam@mft.nhs.uk