Help for Grandparents
A pregnancy is usually welcomed by the whole family with hope and expectations. Grandparents-to-be have their own very special hopes and dreams, as their children begin families of their own. When told that there is something seriously wrong with the unborn baby, everybody's hopes and expectations are shattered. At such a time, care and attention will be focused on the baby's parents, who are in real need of support. However, grandparents too can feel powerful and confusing emotions; wanting to help, but also suffering themselves.
This leaflet explains a little more about the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities during pregnancy, and the choices that are available to parents. It talks about some of the emotions other grandparents have felt, and gives advice on ways to cope - how you can help your children, and yourself, through this difficult and painful time.
Order publications
- Parent's order form (43kb PDF)
- Professional's order form (65kb PDF)
- Overseas order form (49kb PDF)
All forms are in the PDF format.
