🤍 please have a listen. The work we do at Milk Bank at Chester #nhsmilkbank, particularly Laura Atherton to support Mums & their families is so important. I've been lucky to meet some amazing families who are so passionate about helping others in similar situations....

Now available, this months’ episode of the Our Sam Talking Out Loud Podcast Series, Memory Milk Gift Initiative, One Year On, hosted by Philippa Davies Philippa Davies and Laura Atherton, @milkbankchester Memory Milk Gift and Our Sam Trustee bit.ly/MemoryMilkGift

A reminder that we now have a text (SMS) service! You can text 07908683004 for FREE and will receive a reply from our helpline team. Texts will be responded to during our usual helpline hours Monday-Friday, 10 am-5.30 pm.

We have another webinar with EC4H - Effective Communication for Healthcare on 30th October 1pm on the difficult topic of stillbirth and #humanmilkdonation book early HUG RHC NICU Wishaw Neonatal PRM NEO Team Scottish Perinatal Network Scottish Neonatal Nurses' Group 💙 Dr Tom McEwan FRCM SFHEA Milk Bank Scotland Gillian Bowker

Today is #fathersday and we are thinking about, and sending even more love today, to all dads and men affected by #pregnancyloss or #babyloss This is from us to you…. youtu.be/ccyNSaWznsE

The Our Sam website will help those who need signposting in the meantime oursam.org.uk

Our Sam’s Our Stars choir is opening the doors to new members…. #BabyLoss #Choir

At the school gates with empty arms by Philippa Davies As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, whether you had planned a family, or not, the thoughts and plans that go through your mind, for your new life, and your parental role, are endless. #BabyLoss vist.ly/bxrr

As we navigate through #BLAW, we would like to invite you to add a ribbon in memory on our virtual Heart of Ribbons 🎗️ A special place to remember our babies together 💖💙 Add a dedication ➡️ visufund.com/baby-loss-awar… #BabyLossAwarenesWeek #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss

The wonderful Angela with Little Light #BabyLossAwareness #waveoflight2023 facebook.com/singanote79/po…

If you’ve been affected by #pregnancyloss or #babyloss we know Christmas can be difficult. Be kind to yourself, and if you need support, sos.oursam.org.uk is a directory of specialist support organisations. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas.

Today, we honour all fathers, especially those who have experienced the profound loss of a child. Your strength, love, and courage are deeply respected and remembered. You are not alone; our community stands with you. #FathersDay #OurSam

Thinking of all bereaved parents today and every day. Finding the right support when you need it isn’t always easy. Our resources are there to help. sos.oursam.org.uk

Our Sam, born asleep in January 2012. From one set of bereaved parents to all bereaved parents, sending love and strength today and always 💕