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Resources
Below you’ll find a range of helpful resources — from how to support a colleague after a loss to how to be there for a friend. We’ve created these with care and compassion for anyone who wants to support a loved one through the loss of a baby.
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We understand how difficult it can be to find the right words. Our aim is to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to talk openly with your friend, colleague, or family member about their baby.
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Please remember, there’s no right or wrong way to offer support — these are simply guides to help you navigate these deeply sensitive moments. And above all, know that we’re always here to help.
How to support a colleague
Grief doesn’t stay at home when someone comes to work. This guide offers gentle, practical ways to support a colleague who has experienced baby loss. From understanding their need for flexibility to knowing what to say (and what not to say), it helps you create a workplace environment that is thoughtful, respectful, and sensitive to their needs.
Mates don't have to fix it
When a mate is grieving, it’s natural to want to make things better — but grief isn’t something that can be fixed. This guide reassures you that just being there, listening, and showing up can make a world of difference. You don’t need perfect words or solutions — your presence is enough.
Supporting a partner through grief
When baby loss affects your partner, you may feel helpless, unsure how to support them while also processing your own emotions. This guide offers insight into navigating grief together — recognising different ways people grieve, making space for each other’s feelings, and staying connected through the pain.
How to support a friend through baby loss
It’s hard to see a friend hurting and not know what to say. This guide helps you understand how to offer meaningful support — by acknowledging their baby, being a steady presence, and giving them space to grieve in their own way. Small gestures can have a lasting impact, and simply showing you care can mean everything.
Grieving Grandparents: Supporting Your Child While Mourning a Grandchild
Losing a grandchild is a profound and often overlooked grief. As a grandparent, you're mourning not only the baby you loved and hoped for — you're also witnessing your own child go through unimaginable pain.
This compassionate booklet is written especially for grandparents. It offers support, understanding, and guidance as you cope with the dual experience of loss,