Lost my baby boy

Hi, i lost my little boy aged 10 months in november and finding things quite difficult at the moment, i went back to work today which was not great, we still dont have any post mortem results but thats been 12 weeks tomorrow so i know they will be back any day and i panic when my phone rings. I dont know what to do i just feel so lost

Hello @Sophieeann95,

I can see that you’re new to the community. I hope you find it to be a support to you, but I am so sorry for the loss of your baby boy that brings you here.

You say you’re feeling lost, so I wanted to share some resources which may help you to navigate your grief.

  • Child Bereavement UK support families with the loss of a child. They also support bereaved children. You can call their helpline on 0800 02 888 40.

  • The Compassionate Friends support families who have lost a child of any age. They have a grief companion scheme where you can get 1-1 support from another bereaved parent. You can call them on 0345 123 2304.

  • Sands - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society have lots of support on their website.

  • Tommy’s support anyone with the loss of a baby. They have a helpline on 0800 0147 800 or email midwife@tommys.org. They also have a baby loss support Facebook group.

You may also want to connect with @Fernie and @Mia80 who have also experienced the devastating loss of a young child.

Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.

Take care,
Seaneen