Can I see my child? In most circumstances staff will be able to support you to spend as much time as you wish with your child, for as little or as long as feels right for you. If you want to, you may be able to hold your child or lie next to them. If you are not able to see or hold your child straight away, a member of staff will explain to you why this is and when you may be able to do this. You may wish for siblings and other family members to see your child. Where possible, staff will support you with this but we ask that a parent accompanies other visitors. There will come a time when we need to move your child away from the ward area and we appreciate how hard it must be for you to leave your child here with us at the hospital. When you are ready, your child’s nurse will transfer your child to the Mortuary into the care of the staff there. If you have one with you, you may leave a toy or blanket with your child or you can bring one later. If you wish, you may be able to see your child in our Bereavement Suite before they are transferred to the funeral directors. Please contact our Specialist Nurse who will be able to assist with arranging this at a time convenient for you.
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