Pregnancy and Baby loss support charity based in Yeovil. They offer group peer support monthly now taking place in person and also a befriender service for individual support.

Pregnancy and Baby loss support charity based in Bridgwater. Offer a range of services to families, including birth planning, memory boxes, doula support, group support and holistic therapies for families both experiencing a loss or in subsequent pregnancies.

A pregnancy and baby loss support charity based in Chard. Run support groups and donate sibling support boxes to our hospital.

Support parents who have suffered the bereavement of a child at any age. Offer monthly drop ins, 24 hour listening ear helpline and counselling support.  

Families can self refer for free counselling for couples who have suffered a loss in Yeovil or surrounding areas.

Provide free counselling for couples, who can self-refer, if they have suffered a loss in Glastonbury, Wells, Street, Bridgwater, Frome, Shepton Mallet, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath, Wincanton and Castle Cary.

Support for partners:

A closed Facebook local group for Dads who have suffered the loss of their baby.

Offer a range of different types of groups depending on the type of loss to support all families including LGBTQ parents.

Have support groups for Dads and Grandparents

Support groups tailored for parents of twins.

For sibling support:

Josephine’s star can offer one-to-one support sessions working with children to explore their grief and develop coping strategies, tailoring this to each child whilst designed to be fun. Working in conjunction with families, carers and schools to ensure the most positive outcomes for children.

Provide a bereavement related story books aimed at siblings following a baby loss and following a pregnancy after a loss.

A national charity providing emotional and practical bereavement support to children, young people and those who care for them. They have a free helpline and online chat options.

National charities: