Heather copete

mum to a daughter with a hypoxic brain injury,lived experience,pnd/ptsd,support mothers with birth trauma. @birthtraumaassociation

[Donna Ockenden FRSA, Hon DLitt Hon DSci @DOckendenLtd]

This week marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026.

It is a time to honour the lives of all babies who have sadly died, at any stage of their pregnancy or life. We acknowledge that many families across the country tell us that they do not have suitable support or resources they need at the time of their bereavement.

This week we join the very many charities, organisations and families across the country in raising awareness. Brighton Pier, Nottingham City Council House, Nottingham Cathedral of St Barnabas, Chichester City Council House and the Holy Cross, and St Ia Church in St Ives are illuminating their buildings in pink and blue to show solidarity with families across the country.

Throughout the week, the Review Team will take part in activities to remember all bereaved families. Today, our team will release flowers along Chichester canal as part of our annual river walk.

The Review Team recognises the lifelong harm and consequences that bereavement can bring, so if you feel that you need additional support at this time please make contact with the psychological support team made available to all families and family members included within the Review.

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@KayFSheldon @BBCNews My experience in 2013 was not good,neither many others prior to 2015. I’m not sure why you’ve pulled that year out? There has been failure in the maternity system for the last 20+ years!

[Emily Townsend @emilyltownsend]

NEW: More than a fifth of baby deaths last year may have been preventable, with this estimate considered “a minimum”, @mbrrace analysis of thousands of care reviews has concluded

The same issues with care are being repeatedly identified, the report says

https://t.co/VZnJMR4G9u

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@BirthTrauma @hannahmary31 That and unable to treat non maternity issues, even though safe delivery of baby becomes paramount and the best thing. It’s all so disjointed

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@catherineroyuk @sue_haddon That’s horrifying. That poor woman. And this post enquiry?

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@KayFSheldon @aliciakearns Rebuild community midwives yes,women often left without adequate support in the postnatal period. Interested in how interventions are adding to blood clots?

[BirthTrauma @BirthTrauma]

Really heartbreaking. Another case of parents being wrongly told that their baby's death was "unavoidable". What happened to the duty of candour? https://t.co/uwsMEAwpry

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@RMatthewsPsych @masic_uk @AliWrightObGyn Investing more into clinical trials for the alternatives, birth glide etc

[TIVA Tim @TheSnoozeDoctor]

There is a simple action the public can take to help save lives Please sign the Organ Donor Register. Most of us would accept an organ if we needed one but opportunities to save lives are being lost because families didn’t know what their loved ones wanted.https://t.co/W6vsxHJC8W

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@criminographer Thinking of you all 🫂

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@theodoraclarke Thanks for this @theodoraclarke. Would be good to hear from @PeepsHie and families affected by HIE on the pod.

[BirthTrauma @BirthTrauma]

Congratulations to Birth Trauma Australia, who are celebrating their tenth anniversary. They have done so much good work supporting women and raising awareness of poor maternity care.

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@DrSdeG Drives me insane!

[Michelle Welsh MP @MichelleWelshMP]

England’s first Maternity Commissioner to be enshrined in law 📢

I am incredibly proud to have played a leading role within Government in making this happen.

A Maternity Commissioner will not solve every problem in maternity care, but creating a powerful, independent voice - established in law - is a historic step forward.

The Commissioner will champion mothers, babies and families, represent frontline staff and bring together charities, campaigners and professional organisations to make maternity care safer.

For too long, families have had to fight to be heard, while frontline staff have not always been listened to or supported. This role must turn their experiences into action and ensure that uncomfortable truths can never again be ignored.

This is deeply personal to me. I have listened to families whose lives have been changed forever, and promised that their courage and campaigning must lead to lasting change.

A permanent voice. A statutory responsibility. A lasting legacy for every mother, every baby and every family.

A promise that maternity safety will remain at the heart of every Government.

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@JamesTitcombe Horrific for that poor family.

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

An important read. 💙

[Mrs A 💙💙💙 @AnnableKerry]

Now available on #kindleunlimted #kindle #amazon. Raising money for the amazing @DougieMacStoke children’s hospice 💙💙💙

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@TheSnoozeDoctor @dominos Now is the gentlemen worth a watch? Comedy?

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

Sadly, I’m not at all surprised

[Lily McDermott🦥🦦🦔 @lilymcdwrites]

The postnatal wards are truly something else in this country #nhs #maternity

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

@BirthTrauma @AneurinBevanUHB They are not the only hospital!

[Heather copete @heather_ann26]

Listen, it’s not hard,just please listen.

[James Titcombe @JamesTitcombe]

“Parental gut feelings are data, not anxiety”

- really interesting and thought provoking piece ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/MiNkQYyOmU