Did you know?

You can talk with your care team about your wishes before your baby’s birth.

Your partner or chosen person can be involved in making memories.

You can ask your hospital about keepsakes that may be available.

You can choose a special outfit or item for your baby.

You can write a letter to your baby if you wish.

You can ask about memory making services available at your hospital.

You can choose how you say goodbye to your baby.

You can ask questions and be involved in your care decisions.

You can make memories that you will treasure forever.

You can bring a special item from home for your baby.

You can spend as much time with your baby as you need.

You can name your baby if that feels right for you.

You can take photographs, handprints and footprints if you wish.

Your birth can still be beautiful.

There are many pain relief options.

You can spend time with your baby afterwards.

Your partner can still cut the cord if they wish.

Some units have clothes in tiny sizes so you can dress your baby.

You can take your own blanket into hospital.

You might change your mind on things you want, and that’s ok.

You don’t need to explain your decision to anyone.

TFMR can happen at any gestation.

You can have a funeral if your baby is before 24 weeks.

You are not alone. There is a huge online TFMR community out there to support you.

Milk production can happen after TFMR.