Support for bereaved families

Losing a loved one to PP is isolating and devastating. You can find out more about PP and the support available to you here.

Feelings in the early days and months

Other families who have been there explain what you might need to know.

Things you might need to know to help you understand PP.

Information about navigating your roles and tasks over the next few months.

Helpful information about preparing for investigations and inquests.

Finding help with managing finances as you grieve and parent.

Information about looking after yourself now and in the years to come.

This section explains what psychologists know about grieving and how it might help.

Families’ experiences of talking about PP, grief and loss with children of different ages.

Ideas from families about remembrance, building a legacy and changing the future.

Some families must face the loss of a baby or child resulting from PP. We share information for women and families as they cope with this.

If you’re an adult who lost your mum to PP, you might want to know more about the experiences of others.

Read about the experiences of partners and family members.

Further information, resources and sources of support around suicide and loss.