'It is walking with them in their journey through grief so they are not walking alone as we are there to help and support them.'
A health worker appearing on the Channel 4 documentary series Belfast Midwives has spoken about grief and bereavement support after the latest episode sheds light on baby loss.
Speaking to Belfast Live, she opened up about the support out there for those suffering loss during or after pregnancy and the importance of the show highlighting the many different sides of people's pregnancy journeys in the emotional episode. "I have lots of experience working in labour wards and dealing with bereaved families over those years and when an opportunity became available to work alongside Barbra Gergett in developing the support service, that's when I got started in this role."
"We are sensitive to making sure that we are doing exactly what they want to do and slowing down those decisions and giving them a choice," she explained. "I learn so much from the families as well and it is just recognising the uniqueness of every family's situation and doing the best care at that time that we can - that initial support is so important and helps with their long-term grief."
"I think it shows the diverse range of pregnancy journeys that women can encounter and very sadly, some babies died in pregnancy and it is highlighting that this can happen and the devastating impact for the family when this happens.Gillian highlighted the range of services available for anyone who feels distressed after watching the episode or is currently going through their own baby or child loss grief and wants to reach out for support.
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