Supporting Pregnancy and Infant Loss in the Workplace

The Foundation for Infant Loss Training is an award-winning UK organisation dedicated to improving understanding of pregnancy and baby loss through education, awareness and professional training. Founded by Dr Chantal Fowler Lockey BEM, the Foundation provides accredited training and resources that help professionals and organisations offer compassionate, informed support to bereaved parents.

I have proudly trained with The Foundation for Infant Loss Training and received my Train the Trainer Certification.

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Details

Time: 1 Hour Learn at Lunch

Location: Online (Zoom / Teams)

There is a possibility for in person training. Please enquire.

Number of participants: No limit to number of participants from the same company within technological limits of platforms

Cost: £350 – there is a discount of 10% if you book both this training and Supporting Infertility in the Workplace (1 hour) learn with Lunch

There is also a 10% discount for charities.

Certificate of Attendance provided

How to Book – please contact us via the contact page and I will get back in touch with you to discuss your requirements.

What will I learn from this training?

The Infant Loss Foundation's Lunch & Learn Supporting Pregnancy and Infant Loss in the Workplace training is designed to help HR professionals, managers and workplace leaders better understand the impact of pregnancy and baby loss and how to provide meaningful support to affected employees.

During this training, participants will learn:

  • The prevalence of pregnancy and infant loss in the UK and why it is an important workplace issue.

  • Understand the legal obligations of companies towards employees who have experienced a loss.

  • The different types of pregnancy and baby loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and other forms of loss.

  • The emotional and psychological impact of loss on parents, partners and families.

  • How grief may affect an employee's wellbeing, behaviour, concentration and performance at work.

  • What to do when an employee tells you they have experienced a loss.

  • How to communicate sensitively, including what to say and what not to say.

  • How to support employees during their absence and when they return to work.

  • The importance of workplace adjustments, flexibility and phased returns.

  • The often-overlooked experiences of fathers, partners and non-birthing parents.

  • How anniversaries, significant dates and triggers can affect bereaved employees.

  • The support services and resources available for employees affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

  • Practical steps organisations can take to create a compassionate and supportive workplace culture. Including the development of a Baby Loss Policy.

Who Is This Training For?

This session is suitable for:

  • HR professionals

  • Line managers

  • Senior leaders

  • Employee wellbeing teams

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) professionals

  • Anyone responsible for supporting employees in the workplace

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will feel more confident in recognising the impact of baby loss, responding appropriately to employees affected by loss and contributing to a workplace culture where people feel seen, supported and valued during one of the most difficult experiences they may face.

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