New pregnancy service to be offered to bereaved women

Thu, 08 Jul 2021

A new service for pregnant women who have previously lost their baby is being offered by the Forget-Me-Not Midwifery Team at the Island’s Jane Crookall Maternity Unit.

The Rainbow Care service will be offered to women who are more than 16 weeks pregnant by the Noble’s Hospital Team. The title of the service is taken from the term ‘rainbow pregnancy’ which refers to any subsequent pregnancy following one which resulted in the loss of a baby. It will see a team of eight dedicated Midwives and Midwifery Assistants provide support to expectant mothers and their families right through to the delivery of their ‘rainbow baby’.

Midwives will be on hand to attend all of a woman’s Antenatal appointments with her to provide additional reassurance, try to reduce her anxiety and provide emotional support.

Any woman experiencing a rainbow pregnancy who may benefit from this service is encouraged to get in contact with the Forget-Me-Not Midwifery Team via email (For-Get-MeNotTeam@gov.im).

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