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- » Deciding about a funeral
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- » Taking your baby home
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- » Getting a copy of your medical notes
- » Information for grandparents
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- » Returning to work
- » Another pregnancy?
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- » Other support links
Sources of support
The Miscarriage Association www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Tel: 01924 200 799
Offers support and information on pregnancy loss through a staffed helpline, telephone and support volunteers, support groups and a range of leaflets. They may be able to provide additional information on some aspects of second trimester loss.
ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices) www.arc-uk.org
Helpline: 020 7631 0285
Offers information and support through a national helpline, support network and literature to parents who are making decisions during the antenatal testing process and may have to make difficult decisions about whether to continue or end a pregnancy where an abnormality has been found.
PROM (Premature Rupture of the Membranes) http://www.kanalen.org/prom
A website dedicated to giving support and information to women who are told that they have experienced a pre-term (anything before 38 weeks) rupture of the membranes and may have to give birth to a premature baby.
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk
Tel: 0870 443 5252
Maintains a register of qualified counsellors and can help you find one in your area.







