Helping organisations support employees through pregnancy and baby loss.
 

These two things are often confused. They feel similar on the surface: exhaustion, emotional flatness, a growing sense that you cannot keep going like this. But the causes are different. And the remedies are different. Which means knowing which one you are dealing with actually matters. I see this distinction clearly in my coaching work, particularly with people who hold space for others' grief: peer supporters, volunteers, parents and carers network leads, managers navigatin

Grief is not just sadness. Sometimes it is rage. And for many women who experience pregnancy or baby loss, the anger is one of the hardest emotions to sit with. Not because the anger is wrong, but because everything around you suggests you should not be feeling it. You should be coping. You should be grateful for what you have. You should be moving on. I want to say something clearly: your anger is valid. It is natural. And it is an expression of love, longing, and truth. Why

When an employee returns to work after pregnancy or baby loss, most managers want to do the right thing. But without guidance, good intentions can miss the mark. This article offers practical, compassionate advice drawn from 20 years in HR and organisational development, a partnership with Tommy's charity, and my own lived experience of baby loss. It is written for managers and HR professionals, but anyone supporting a colleague through this transition may find it helpful. Wh