My husband and I, unfortunately, lost our baby, S, in utero a few weeks ago. It has been a very traumatic time for both of us. Harriet has been a huge emotional support throughout. Whilst I was in the hospital, I was initially very scared to meet and hold S. Harriet helped me to do this in the most sensitive and empathic way. She talked to me about what to expect e.g. how he would look, which helped to reassure me. She never pressured me to do anything I didn't want to, and she allowed me to do everything at my own pace. She explained the Post Mortem process and answered all of our questions. She also took some amazing photographs of S, which my husband and I will treasure forever.
Once I left the hospital, she kept in regular contact with me, and she also visited me at home. She has always been there to answer any questions and to reassure me of any concerns. No matter how many times I asked the same question in my times of grief, she has always been incredibly patient and kind. My husband decided that he did not want to attend S's funeral. It was important that I attended as part of my grieving process. Harriet came with me, and I would not have got through the service without her support. Losing our baby has been the most heart-breaking experience, but Harriet's support and kindness have made it that bit more bearable.