Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund more support for expectant parents who have suffered with baby loss

Closed 1,135 signatures

What the petition asks

Fund more support for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby so they are supported throughout pregnancy and the birth of their next baby. Such support should include functional equipment to monitor the baby over the first 6 months, and should be available nationally, regardless of location.
This would help parents with their mental health through what is often a very difficult time. There is a lack of consistent support services available nationwide. It shouldn’t matter about a parent’s postcode when trying to access vital bereavement support after baby loss. Providing a service nationwide would allow all parents to feel more emotionally supported with the birth of their next infant. This could be delivered through more training for community midwives.

Timeline

21 Jul 2021 Petition opened for signatures
21 Jan 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,135
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 21 Jul 2021
Closed 21 Jan 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.