by Alyx Elliott | Blog
by Dr Russ Hargreaves (Petals Counsellor)Working as I did for many years in the NHS and hospice sector, I sadly spent a great deal of time talking to families about how they could help their children following a loss. I also established support groups for children...
by Alyx Elliott | Blog
Here at Petals, we are really aware of the pressure that comes with Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) for those who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss – it is one of those significant dates, like your baby’s birthday or Christmas – you feel it matters, and that you...
by Alyx Elliott | Blog
When we partnered with Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) and Tommy’s, we wanted to make sure families who’d experienced TFMR felt included in our baby loss community. Following last year’s successful campaign, we spoke to families about what’s most important to them...
by Alyx Elliott | Blog
July 2011 – I can remember eagerly opening the post to reveal the registration certificate from Companies House for Petals – this was our first formal document and it felt special: PREGNANCY EXPECTATIONS TRAUMA AND LOSS SOCIETY (PETALS) Petals is an acronym –...
by Alyx Elliott | Blog
Today (1 July 2021) marks the start of Petals’ 10th anniversary celebrations! Over the next 12 months, we will be reflecting on our charity’s beginnings, taking stock of the present, and looking forward towards our bright future. The story of how Petals began...
