By Eliza Strauss Bereavement Midwife & Bereavement Counsellor Founder of The Perinatal Loss Centre Founder My Pebble Urn There is limited information and research around lactation after loss and amid a mother's distress and grief, it is unlikely it will be sought out. As Midwives & Doctors supporting bereaved mothers, we need to be aware of the options that are available so we can best advise bereaved mothers appropriately. When can lactation occur? Lactation (breast milk '

Experiencing the loss of a baby is one of the most devastating life events a parent can face. The grief that accompanies this profound sorrow can feel overwhelming and isolating. Bereaved parents commonly want to hide away from the world. They can feel that healing is impossible and that no one really understands what they are going through. The death of a baby brings profound sorrow, the depth of which many people don't fully comprehend. Throughout pregnancy, a mother is pri