Maternity and paternity

In this section are charities and information sites that offer support and guidance to parents caring for premature or sick babies—having a premature or ill baby can present various challenges. The anxiety over your child’s well-being may significantly impact your mental health, so there are plenty of resources to guide parents through this and provide helpful direction on issues like finances.

Each situation is unique, and babies may experience a variety of medical conditions. They may go on to have issues with feeding, infection, and breathing. It is important to remember that babies who are born premature or deal with early-life sicknesses often go on to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

If you have to deal with the bereavement of your child, there is information in these resources to guide you to the support available. 

(See also: Bereavement) 

Bliss – For babies born premature or sick

Tommy’s – Together for every baby

Rainbow Trust

Losing your partner or child in pregnancy NHS

Whether your child has a life-limiting disability or a condition that will shorten their life, all children should feel that they are living their lives to the fullest. While science, medicine, and technology continually improve, some families must consider the here and now. Some children will never be able to live as independently as their non-disabled or able-minded peers, while others will not live for as long. The resources in this section will help parents to give their child with life-limiting conditions the fullest and happiest life possible – which is what every child deserves.

 

 

 

 

APNI – Association for Postnatal Illness

Teens Unite – Fighting Cancer

A Child of Mine

Rainbow Trust

Together for Short Lives

Together for Short Lives Charter

Over the Wall – Activity Camps for Kids and Teens with serious health challenges

Action for Sick Children – For support with hospital visits

React

Losing a child to Cystic Fibrosis

Children and Bereavement NHS

Click here to South West London Healthier Together website to find clear and accurate advice on a range of common conditions for children and pregnant women developed by NHS healthcare professionals across South West London.