Cork-based group for parents bereaved by death of baby

A NEW organisation for parents bereaved by the death of a baby, either during or soon after pregnancy, is to hold its first support meeting later this month.

Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) is a newly formed national and not-for-profit group based in Cork which hopes to help anyone affected by such a loss.

“We were formed when a group of seven bereaved parents, five from Cork, befriended each other and came together to offer our support and experience to others who unfortunately would need our help,” says chairperson Helen Hayes.