Combinations Podcast 97 - Recognising Baby Loss with the Lotus Service

Combinations Podcast 97 - Recognising Baby Loss with the Lotus Service

From Combinations Podcast from Combined Healthcare NHS Trust by Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

October 16, 2025 · 33 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the support provided by the Lotus Maternal Mental Health Service for families affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

In this episode we are joined by the Lotus Maternal Mental Health Service, a specialist service based in North Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent, offering support for families affected by pregnancy and baby loss. The Lotus team helps people through loss, trauma, miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancies, birth complications, and neonatal death We’re recording today’s podcast to help recognise Baby Loss Awareness Week, which runs from 9th–15th October. Our vision for this episode is to break down some of the common misconceptions around baby loss and to educate people on how they can best support others who have been affected. Please be aware that this discussion may be triggering for anyone who has experienced baby loss, or for those who have supported family members or friends through it. We approach the topic with sensitivity, respect, and care.

People in this episode

Guest: Lotus Maternal Mental Health Service

Topics covered

  • baby loss
  • mental health
  • support services
  • miscarriage
  • stillbirth
  • neonatal death
  • trauma

Keywords

  • baby loss
  • mental health
  • support
  • miscarriage
  • stillbirth
  • neonatal death
  • trauma
  • awareness
  • Lotus Service

Mentioned in this episode

Places: North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

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