Pregnancy or baby loss: Guide for people professionals on providing workplace support
Practical guidance to fully support those who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss
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Practical guidance to fully support those who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss
It’s estimated that one in four pregnancies in the UK end in loss during pregnancy or birth. Given that the majority of people wanting to start or grow a family are of working age, it’s safe to assume that most of these losses happen to individuals who are in employment and, when dealing with the physical and mental wellbeing impacts of loss and grief, employer support can be very valuable.
The way an employer responds can have an impact on how someone copes, as well as on their longer-term views of their employer. It also sends a message to the rest of the workforce about whether or not the organisation genuinely cares for the health and wellbeing of its people.
We believe that providing compassionate support for people who have experienced such loss is the right thing to do.
Drawing on our survey findings and wider research, this guide is structured around five principles of good practice to help you design the support that would be most helpful to your employees.
We have also produced case studies of good practice in this area, as well as guidance for managers.
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