Bromley Maternity Voices
Creating precious memories
How one bereaved family chose to support others
Bromley Maternity Voices brings together service users and professionals to improve maternity services in Bromley. We listen to and involve diverse families, including those who lose their baby during pregnancy or soon after birth. This year, we had an opportunity to help one bereaved family make a difference for others who may sadly find themselves in this situation.
One of our professional members had told us about Cuddle Cots, which enable parents whose baby has died to spend some time at home with their baby.
Following discussion at a Bromley Maternity Voices meeting, we made contact with the 4Louis Charity who put us in touch with Tracy and Richard Roper. Tracy and Richard were fundraising for a Cuddle Cot, in memory of their daughter, Lily Roper. The Ropers