Our bereavement midwife will support with the coordination of your care during your hospital stay, as well as your after-care once you have gone home. This support will be individual to your needs, and we will support you through difficult choices including registering your baby’s death (if applicable), the tests and investigations available to you, including post-mortem examinations and funeral arrangements.
How to contact our bereavement midwife
Alex Souchaud
Tel: 01423 557407
Mobile: 07741700421
Email: [email protected]
Parent feedback questionnaire: Maternity Bereavement Experience Measure (MBEM)
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Bluebell, our bereavement suite
Within the maternity department at Harrogate hospital, we have a dedicated bereavement suite called Bluebell for you to spend precious time with your baby.
This space is yours to use fully. With tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge for personal use, comfortable accommodation and a self-contained bathroom area with shower, we hope it gives you the opportunity to be able to stay with your baby in a safe and private space for however long you wish to stay.
Our Bluebell suite has been recently refurbished, and this project has been kindly funded by donations from other bereaved parents, charity events and local sponsors. We are indebted to each and every one of them for making this possible. Our biggest contributor to this project is the Harrogate based charity and bereavement support ‘Our Angels’ to whom we are eternally grateful.
You will receive all your care within Bluebell, and our maternity staff are experienced in supporting families in creating memories, and ensuring these are personal and individual to your wishes.
We have a range of hats, clothing, nappies and blankets available for you to use, as well as Moses baskets and Flexmort Cuddlecots during your stay. However, please feel free to bring any items you wish for your baby.