AF001 - Abigail's Footsteps - The journey so far 

Episode 1 delves into the work of Abigail's Footsteps, a charity that aids families experiencing baby loss and provides training for healthcare professionals. Join Nicola Everett as she discusses the silent grief associated with baby loss, which is estimated to affect one in four pregnancies in the UK.  Personal stories of resilience are shared, including co-founder David Ward's experience losing his daughter Abigail. The podcast highlights the challenges grieving parents face and emphasises the need for more appropriate bereavement training. It also covers how Abigail's Footsteps aims to improve hospital conditions for bereaved parents and break societal silence around baby loss.

VISIT THE ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS WEBSITE

Follow us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/abigails_charity/

https://www.facebook.com/AbigailsFootsteps/

https://twitter.com/AbigailsCharity

Other useful links:

The Compassionate Friends

Child Bereavement UK

Counselling Directory

#AbigailsFootsteps, #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #GrievingParentsSupport, #PregnancyLossConversation, #BereavementCounselling, #MemoryMakingResources,  #HealthcareProfessionalTraining,  #AJourneyWithAbigailsPodcast,  #CharityForBabyLoss,  #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #SilentGrief, #ResilienceAndHope, #BereavementTraining, #BreakingTheSilence, #SupportForBereavedParents, #CommunityKindness, #CharityImpact, #RememberingAbigail

AF002  Pregnancy after loss - A Mum's perspective

In episode two of a Journey with Abigail's Footsteps, we explore the painful reality of baby loss. It features three mothers, Molly, Sarah and Dein, who share their heart-wrenching experiences and how they found support in Abigail's Footsteps - a charity providing counselling services, memory-making resources and training for healthcare professionals. The discussion also highlights the importance of bereavement suites in hospitals and calls for better access to grief counselling services. Later in the episode, Nicola talks with Sam Collins, an Ambassador for Abigail's Footsteps who is the co-author of a Government published Pregnancy Loss review and Amneet Graham who set up the 'Willow's Rainbow Box' charity to help parents who are having another baby after a loss.

VISIT THE ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS WEBSITE

Follow us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/abigails_charity/

https://www.facebook.com/AbigailsFootsteps/

https://twitter.com/AbigailsCharity

Other useful links:

The Compassionate Friends

Child Bereavement UK

Counselling Directory

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/mum-raises-thousands-for-bereavement-charity-241890/

#AbigailsFootsteps, #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #GrievingParentsSupport, #PregnancyLossConversation, #BereavementCounselling, #MemoryMakingResources,  #HealthcareProfessionalTraining,  #AJourneyWithAbigailsPodcast,  #CharityForBabyLoss,  #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #SilentGrief, #ResilienceAndHope, #BereavementTraining, #BreakingTheSilence, #SupportForBereavedParents, #CommunityKindness, #CharityImpact, #RememberingAbigail

In episode 3 of the series, we highlight the importance of the Abi Cold Cots, that allow grieving parents more time with their baby. Created by David Ward in collaboration with The Bond Group in memory of his daughter, these cots are now used nationwide in UK hospitals. The episode also discusses other services provided by Abigail's Footsteps like counselling for bereaved parents and training for healthcare professionals dealing with baby loss.

VISIT THE ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS WEBSITE

Follow us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/abigails_charity/

https://www.facebook.com/AbigailsFootsteps/

https://twitter.com/AbigailsCharity

https://www.bond-group.com/

Other useful links:

The Compassionate Friends

Child Bereavement UK

Counselling Directory

#AbigailsFootsteps, #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #GrievingParentsSupport, #PregnancyLossConversation, #BereavementCounselling, #MemoryMakingResources,  #HealthcareProfessionalTraining,  #AJourneyWithAbigailsPodcast,  #CharityForBabyLoss,  #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #SilentGrief, #ResilienceAndHope, #BereavementTraining, #BreakingTheSilence, #SupportForBereavedParents, #CommunityKindness, #CharityImpact, #RememberingAbigail

AF004: Pregnancy loss support - A Dad's perspective

On episode 4, we listen to the poignant stories of Dad's, Jack Jeffrey, Tom Gower and Ryan Godolphin, who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby. They share their personal journeys navigating grief, anxiety during subsequent pregnancies and the struggle with societal expectations. Their experiences underscore an urgent need for increased recognition and tailored mental health support for bereaved fathers as well as the importance of self-care and prioritizing mental health in times of crisis. Later in the episode, Nicola speaks with Naomi Marston, a specialist bereavement counsellor and ambassador for Abigail's Footsteps.

VISIT THE ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS WEBSITE

Follow us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/abigails_charity/

https://www.facebook.com/AbigailsFootsteps/

https://twitter.com/AbigailsCharity

Other useful links:

The Compassionate Friends

Child Bereavement UK

Counselling Directory

#AbigailsFootsteps, #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #GrievingParentsSupport, #PregnancyLossConversation, #BereavementCounselling, #MemoryMakingResources,  #HealthcareProfessionalTraining,  #AJourneyWithAbigailsPodcast,  #CharityForBabyLoss,  #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #SilentGrief, #ResilienceAndHope, #BereavementTraining, #BreakingTheSilence, #SupportForBereavedParents, #CommunityKindness, #CharityImpact, #RememberingAbigail

In the fifth and final episode of the series, guests share their fundraising experiences for the organisation and the impact that it has on grieving families. This episode emphasises the need for more openness regarding baby loss and appreciates efforts made by individuals and organisations like Abigail’s Footsteps in providing solace during incredibly difficult times.

VISIT THE ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS WEBSITE

Follow us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/abigails_charity/

https://www.facebook.com/AbigailsFootsteps/

https://twitter.com/AbigailsCharity

Other useful links:

The Compassionate Friends

Child Bereavement UK

Counselling Directory

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sophiaandanthonyburke

#AbigailsFootsteps, #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #GrievingParentsSupport, #PregnancyLossConversation, #BereavementCounselling, #MemoryMakingResources,  #HealthcareProfessionalTraining,  #AJourneyWithAbigailsPodcast,  #CharityForBabyLoss,  #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, #SilentGrief, #ResilienceAndHope, #BereavementTraining, #BreakingTheSilence, #SupportForBereavedParents, #CommunityKindness, #CharityImpact, #RememberingAbigail