Maria Caulfield visits St George’s Hospital to recognise baby loss certificates

The video discusses the importance of recognizing pregnancy loss before 24 weeks and the introduction of a certificate for parents. It highlights the need for bereavement support, including facilities like bereavement suites and trained midwives. The video also addresses the lack of statutory leave for parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks and the role of employers in providing support. Charitable funding and recommendations for improving bereavement support are also covered.

What is the purpose of the certificate mentioned for babies lost before 24 weeks?

• To provide legal recognition of the baby's existence

• To offer financial support to grieving parents

• To register the baby for future medical records

• To allow parents to choose a burial site

Why are bereavement suites considered crucial for parents?

• They offer a space away from maternity wards

• They ensure faster medical treatment

• They provide financial aid to parents

• They allow parents to meet other grieving families

What is one of the key roles of bereavement midwives?

• To conduct medical research on pregnancy loss

• To arrange funeral services

• To offer emotional support to grieving parents

• To provide legal advice to parents

What is being considered to support parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks?

• Introducing statutory leave

• Providing free counseling services

• Establishing a national memorial day

• Offering financial compensation

How have charitable organizations contributed to bereavement support?

• By offering free legal services

• By providing bereavement suites and resources

• By funding research on pregnancy loss

• By organizing community support groups

What role does the Child Bereavement Trust play in supporting grieving families?

• They fund resources like photo printers for parents

• They provide financial aid to families

• They conduct medical research on stillbirths

• They offer legal advice to parents

What was a significant contribution made by a couple who lost a baby?

• They lobbied for changes in maternity laws

• They created a support group for parents

• They raised over £70,000 for a bereavement suite

• They established a national charity