and their family and friends raised money for this cot through fundraising events including a coffee morning and a half-marathon.
Tracy and Richard have told us why they decided to fundraise for a Cuddle Cot:
Yasmin Shan is the Specialist Midwife for Pregnancy Loss at the PRUH. She told us what the new cot will mean for bereaved parents:
For us at Bromley Maternity Voices, this is an example of how by bringing people together across professional and organisational boundaries, we can achieve tangible change for future parents. You can contact us at [email protected] or on 07790 032620. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/bromleymaternityvoices or Twitter @BromleyMVP, or see our website: www.bromleymaternityvoices.org.uk.
“After having the use of a Cuddle Cot after the stillbirth of our daughter, Lily, we knew straight away we wanted to fundraise for another cot to help other parents in the same situation. The use of a Cuddle Cot was invaluable to us - allowing us to spend a precious extra day or two with our daughter, and enabling us to have her with us constantly for our time in the hospital. This time gave us the chance to create memories that we and our family will treasure forever. We hope this cot will give other bereaved parents the same opportunity, as well as keep Lily's memory alive for years to come.”
“Having a pregnancy loss is the most devastating experience for parents and family. During this most difficult time, the Cuddle Cots enable parents and families to create long lasting memories and spend all the time they need to say good bye to their beloved little angels. As a Trust, having the Cuddle Cots to offer as part of the bereavement care ensures the right care is delivered at the most crucial time when getting care right is so important.”