Kelly’s experience as an End of Life Doula means that she already understands loss and bereavement. But the loss of a baby or child is unique. For this and many other reasons, Kelly is now a practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss Training.
Looking specifically at pregnancy and infant loss, infertility and rainbow babies and how these losses impact, mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents.
In the UK, an estimated 1 in 4 pregnancies will end in loss during pregnancy and birth. And 1 in 5 pregnancies will end in miscarriage.
There is so much more that can be done by hospital staff, family members, friends and employers to support those going through such devastating times.