Two beds with blue blankets on the top in the early pregnancy bereavement suite in St Thomas' Hospital Gynaecology unit, on the window sill there are small yellow bags and bereavement resources on the left side.

St Thomas’ hospital's first early pregnancy bereavement suites

The exceptional team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ supports families through life’s difficult moments. For Baby Loss Awareness Week, we’re proud to announce two new bereavement suites opening at St Thomas' hospital - made possible thanks to your generous donations.
Sensitive content: this article deals with themes of baby loss.

Leanna, a research nurse and early pregnancy specialist at Guy

Leanna, Research Nurse and Early Pregnancy Specialist at Guy's and St Thomas'

Creating a calm, peaceful and compassionate space

The project was led by research nurse and early pregnancy specialist Leanna after identifying a gap in support for parents experiencing baby loss before 18 weeks of pregnancy.

“These parents need the same level of care as those experiencing loss in later pregnancy,” Leanna said.

Patient feedback played a key role in designing the suite, ensuring families are supported with dignity, compassion, and privacy when it’s needed most.

“It’s so important we now have these new spaces where they can begin to grieve and process their loss.”

Leanna, Research Nurse and Pregnancy Specialist at Guy's and St Thomas'

Early pregnancy bereavement resources on the window sill.

Resources in the suite bereavement suite

Designed with families in mind

The room provides a calm and private environment to support families through early pregnancy loss. Each suite includes thoughtful home comforts like a coffee machine and a bed for partners to stay overnight, as well as access to emotional and practical support, bereavement resources, and quiet areas for reflection.

These dedicated spaces give the team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ a place to provide personalised, sensitive support, helping families navigate their loss with compassion. They also reflect and respect the diverse cultural and religious needs of families, honouring individual mourning practices and rituals associated with loss.

The need for early pregnancy bereavement support

“Early pregnancy loss – including miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancies, or terminations for medical reasons – can be deeply traumatic, often leading to depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress,” explained Leanna. While there are existing bereavement suites for losses after 18 weeks, no equivalent spaces existed for earlier-stage losses.

Thanks to your continued support, families now have a dedicated space to grieve with dignity and care. Your generosity has made these suites a reality, creating comfort and healing for those who need it most.

Together, we can continue funding compassionate projects that make a real difference for families.

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