Warning this episodes deals with a sensitive and emotional subject. This week 9-15th Oct is Baby Loss Awareness week 2020 : https://babyloss-awareness.org/events/
Sadly not all of maternity care is happy.
A small number of babies die in the womb or shortly after birth. This episode is dedicated to them and their families.

If you need support with this episode
https://www.sands.org.uk/
Please do check out the two inspirational women I mention:
Catherine https://www.thepinksnblues.co.uk/
Leigh http://headspace-perspective.com/

You can find out more about me on Twitter @FWmaternity & @TheObsPod  please check out #MatExp matexp.org.uk for ideas about how to improve maternity experience.
 
 My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk

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