Photographs at work

Many bereaved parents find it comforting to keep a photo of their baby on their desk or in their locker. A photo may also help colleagues to appreciate how important your baby is to you. However, a photo may distress some people, especially if they are expecting their own baby. It is a reminder that not all babies are born healthy or alive.

You may also feel upset by other people’s family and baby photos. Although it is far from easy, try to understand why colleagues and friends want their photos, and try not to be too disappointed if they don’t react to yours as you had hoped.

Some bereaved parents prefer not to have a photo of their baby at work. Instead they have something that symbolises their baby, for example, a bunch
of flowers or a plant, a picture, a special ornament, a polished stone, or perhaps something with their baby’s name on it.