We understand that the loss of a pregnancy can be an incredibly difficult and emotional journey. Our dedicated team are here to provide compassionate care, support, and guidance to you and your loved ones during this challenging time.

You will be cared for by the maternity team on Central Delivery Suite at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) or the Labour Ward at Bassetlaw Hospital from 16 weeks during a pregnancy loss. If you choose to deliver your baby at DRI, following birth, a review will take place by our obstetric team, and you may be suitable to be transferred to our dedicated bereavement suite, The Serenity Suite. This is a place where you can spend time with your baby in a more homely environment, if you feel this would benefit you.

If under 16 weeks of pregnancy, you will be cared for on our gynaecology ward, G5.

Our specialist bereavement midwives and nurses will work with the wider team to provide care and support that is most suited to your needs, depending on the circumstances of your loss. This could include, but is not limited to, the fetal medicine team, midwives, obstetricians, chaplains, and the mortuary team.

Together, we aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can openly express your feelings, receive personalised care, and find comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your grief. Our bereavement midwives and nurses will provide support to you for as long as you need after the loss of your baby.

Urgent Care

If you are under 16 weeks pregnant and experience symptoms of a miscarriage, contact the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) 01302 642653 (DRI) or 01909 572307 (BDGH), your GP or out of hours GP, or visit your nearest Emergency Department (A and E).

From 16 weeks onward, contact our 24-hour triage service on 01302 642711 or 01302 642712.

What to expect

• Emotional support when you experience baby loss.
• Follow-up care, including referrals to memorial services.
• Information and advice including support services.
• Coordination of follow-up medical care.

How to access our services

The midwife or nurse caring for you will contact the bereavement team, and this may be the bereavement midwifery team, or the early pregnancy loss nurse. If you would like to contact the team, you should be able to reach a member of the team Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Please use the details below:

Maternity Bereavement office: 01302 642796

Bereavement midwives: 07825 063432

Early pregnancy loss nurse: 01302 642812

Email: dbh-tr.bereavement-midwives@nhs.net for the bereavement midwives or dbth.epln@nhs.net for the early pregnancy loss nurse.

Your feedback matters

Please complete our Maternity Bereavement survey and let us know how we can improve our services.

Recommended resources

• NHS information on pregnancy loss up to 23 weeks (miscarriage)
• Request a baby loss certificate up to 23 weeks
• Miscarriage Association website
• Sands UK support for bereaved families
• Lullaby Trust bereavement support after the death of a baby or child
• Mariposa Trust bereavement support for baby loss
• 4Louis support for miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death
• Tommy’s Charity baby loss information and support
• JOEL The Complete Package – Supporting families through pregnancy and parenting after baby loss. (joeltcp.org)
• Home – Freddie’s Wish (freddieswish.org)
• Physical Recovery From An Ectopic Pregnancy – The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
• Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) – non-directive information and support before, during and after antenatal screening (arc-uk.org)
• Home | Cradle Charity

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