A planned bereavement suite in Boston’s Pilgrim hospital will help provide families with comfort and support following the death of a baby.
A suite is already open at Lincoln County Hospital and is “there to make memories and give families and chance to grieve in a quiet, comfortable space away from the hospital”, a United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust statement said.
To help with further development of the suites, the maternity team at Lincolnshire’s hospitals is asking for donations of items such as towels, clocks, pictures and un-opened toiletries.
Bereavement midwife, Nicky Kirk, said: “I am very proud to be able to offer
families a dedicated bereavement suite. Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy is a very traumatic experience, so to be able to offer families the use of the suites is so important.
“We have already received some amazing donations from staff and patients, for which we are very grateful.
“I really hope they can provide some comfort to anyone that may need them at a very
distressing and emotional time.”
