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They placed our beautiful girl, all wrapped in a shawl and bonnet in my arms for her mummy to cradle, to go to sleep and to breathe the last out of her perfect little form. I watched in awe at this beauty, a precious gift. Were there angels nearby I wondered ready for her?
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Kerry
Rachel's Little Foot
Welcome to Little Footprints
support, advice and resources for and from bereaved parents and families
A Heartfelt welcome to our siteThis site was created by Totnes Babyloss Support Group (SANDS). Devon, UK.
Find out more about our group here >
We are so very sorry that you have reason to be here. Our hearts go out to you. We hope that on this site you may share some of your grief as we will share ours with you - pain, sadness, anger, despair as well as peace, hope, understanding and love.
We also hope that here you will find helpful and useful information and advice, ideas, books, contacts, resources.
- Losing a baby changes you forever.
- We who have been there can learn and know many truths about ourselves and the world.
- We understand and we know how to listen.
- We have the strength and dignity of knowing that somehow we will survive.
- We can bring compassion, love and strength to each other and to all those around us.
The images used on our site are from the littlefootprints mixed media art exhibition, November 2005 on the theme of the death of a baby. To see more of the work please go to www.picturetrail.com/littlefootprints-art
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
Our group has collected together advice and information in a resources pack that can be useful for bereaved parents, family, friends and carers. It includes practical advice and ideas, things to expect when grieving, book lists, website lists, contacts,etc... You can download and print it or view it online here.Immediate Advice
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Later 2
Siblings
Advice to care givers
Advice to fathers
Next Pregnancy
If you are looking to support those going through the loss of a baby, there is advice here for you. We encourage and thank you for trying to accompany and reach out to those in pain.
