An update on our partnership with Teddy’s Wish
We are delighted to announce that our partnership with Teddy’s Wish will be continuing throughout 2022.Thanks to generous support from Teddy’s Wish, Petals is able to offer extra counselling sessions to those who suffer the most devastating and traumatic losses...Guest blog: Looking after siblings (children and adults) after pregnancy or baby loss
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...Looking after your mental health during Baby Loss Awareness Week
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...The results of our recent TFMR survey with ARC and Tommy’s
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...Petals is 10: reflections from our Founder, Karen Burgess
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 –...
