I know it would have helped me - When Broken, We Rebuild baby loss support group is first for Fylde Coast

A compassionate group to help those affected by miscarriage and baby loss will hold its first meeting in July.

Lucie Crow is behind When Broken, We Rebuild a group created because of her own lived experience and hopes it will act as a space of support for anyone affected by the devastation of losing a baby.

Lucie, who lives in St Annes, said: “After multiple losses, looking back, I know I would have really benefited from a space like this myself, and I truly believe it could help many other people and families.

Having suffered several miscarriages in recent years, each one affecting her greatly and completely different to the last, she knew she wanted to create something to help others in the same situation.

“My most recent loss was so drawn out and particularly traumatic,” she said, “and it really has taken everything for me to get myself to the point I am at today - and there is still room for improvement.

“The physical and emotional impact of miscarriage and baby loss can leave such a lasting imprint.

“I feel like I’ve had to rebuild myself more times than I can count, and that’s what inspired me to create When Broken, We Rebuild – a warm, non-clinical and informal space people can come together, support one another and start rebuilding together.

It will be a safe space for people to offer understanding, share coping strategies, find support and take some time out to prioritise themselves whilst rebuilding after unimaginable loss.

“While there are excellent national organisations offering support,” said Lucie, “there is currently no dedicated local peer support group of this kind on the Fylde Coast for people affected by miscarriage and baby loss.

“The aim of When Broken, We Rebuild is to help bridge that gap and ensure people have access to support, understanding and connection within their own community.”

The community is open to anyone across the Fylde Coast and beyond who may benefit from support, including partners, family members and friends who would like to better understand loss and learn how to support someone they care about.

And it’s not just for recent loss, it’s also for people who may have lost a baby many years ago.

There’s already a wonderful, private online support community but Lucie is now looking forward to the first in-person meet up that takes place in St Anne’s on Wednesday July 15 from 10am - 11.30am.

“We also hope to offer wellbeing walks and occasional free community events in the future,” added Lucie.

The meet-up takes place at St Anne’s Cricket Club, Highbury Road East entrance.