When you're at a coffee shop or making a table reservation, share your baby's name. Hearing it called out in public spaces can be a heart-warming reminder of their presence. It's a small, yet powerful way to include them in your daily routine and keep their memory alive in the world around you.
Read MoreA hero, and just a mother, a person in pain, a person learning every day how to love a baby, a life, that existed only inside my body. When these days engulf me I feel the anger come through again. This isn't fair. I can't take it!
Read MoreLosing a baby is an unimaginable pain that leaves a lasting impact on every aspect of life. In the midst of this heartache, managing anxiety can seem like an insurmountable challenge. As someone who has walked this difficult path, I understand how overwhelming the waves of anxiety can feel. This week, I wanted to share some personal reflections and highlight a few helpful tips that have been a beacon of hope in my journey, featuring tools from Ellie's Gift app.
Read MoreBaby loss can impact so many aspects of your life, relationships being one of them, so what do you do and how do you cope?
Read MoreDealing with grief can be an incredibly difficult and challenging experience. It can be hard to process the emotions and feelings that come with the loss of a loved one or a significant change in one's life. Mindfulness and journaling can be powerful tools to help navigate through the grieving process.
Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment, aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. It can be a useful tool to help manage the overwhelming emotions that come with grief. When we are mindful, we can observe our thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed by them.
Read MoreYes, meditation can be a helpful tool for coping with grief. Grief is a complex and individual process, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. However, meditation can be a useful practice to help manage the difficult emotions and thoughts that often come with grief.
Read MoreThe experience of losing a baby is one of the most devastating things that any parent can go through. The grief and pain can be overwhelming, and it can be difficult to know how to cope with such a profound loss. In these difficult times, mindfulness can be a powerful tool to help parents manage their emotions and find some peace.
Read MoreLiving after loss is hard!
Words by Lucy ' When my baby died in the days that followed, I remember feeling numb, in my mind I knew it would take time to pick myself up but I felt broken.
Read MoreWe know from our research that connecting with others who know what it's like to experience loss in this way, is so helpful after loss.
So we are redeveloping our app to offer more support so we can help just a little bit to ease some of this suffering.
Read MoreThe Ellie's gift app is a free baby loss support app to help support people during and following baby loss.
We have a new community space coming soon where parents can connect with others parents no matter what time of day in a safe and confidential space.
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