by Lauren Braithwaite | Oct 6, 2021 | 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 Lauren Braithwaite | Aug 10, 2021 | 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 Lauren Braithwaite | Jul 25, 2021 | 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 Lauren Braithwaite | Jul 1, 2021 | 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...
by Lauren Braithwaite | Jun 15, 2021 | Blog
Father’s Day is typically one of the most difficult days of the year if you’ve experienced pregnancy or baby loss. That’s why Petals is delighted to be partnering with new podcast Dad Still Standing this week, with a survey for bereaved dads and an...
by Lauren Braithwaite | May 19, 2021 | Blog
Today, alongside our partners at ARC and Tommy’s we are launching a survey for anyone who has experienced a Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR). We want to find out more about people’s experiences of TFMR so that we can focus our campaign on their most urgent...
