Clinical Led Articles

Cooling in the Context of Perinatal Bereavement Care

CuddleCot Statement on Cooling in the Context of Perinatal Bereavement Care The use of cooling devices within bereavement care is…

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Does Continual Cooling Matter After Baby Loss?

Discover why continual cooling after baby loss is essential for gentle, family led care. Learn how consistent cooling with CuddleCot supports comfort, memory making and trauma informed practice.

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How Holistic Nursing and CuddleCot Support Families After Perinatal Loss

Perinatal loss is a deeply emotional experience for families. A 2025 study on holistic nursing care emphasizes that addressing the full spectrum of parents’ needs, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural, is key to supporting grieving families. For hospitals in the US, this research reinforces the importance of tools and protocols that empower families while providing compassionate care.

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Saline Immersion: An alternative concept in bereavement photography

Neonatal Immersion Photography (NIP) is the practice of fully immersing an infant in water for the purposes of underwater photography after they have passed away

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How to Support Bereaved Parents: A Guide for Friends and Family

If someone you love or care about has experienced a devastating loss such as the loss of a baby or…

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Taking care of you

Self-care for Midwives and healthcare professionals caring for bereaved families Written by CuddleCot Bereavement Consultant Sian Ness Most midwives, obstetricians,…

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A bereavement midwife’s perspective on the importance of offering families the option of cooling after loss

Step into the world of a bereavement midwife and discover the profound impact of offering families the option of cooling…

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The significance of time

By Gabriella Lake Walker – Bereavement Care Consultant Grief is a very individual thing.  Its impact depends on many biopsychosocial…

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Supporting families during the experience of miscarriage

Miscarriage is sadly a common occurrence, affecting an estimated 20-25% of all pregnancies. It encompasses early pregnancy loss, which can occur through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or termination of pregnancy.

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The Importance of language and sensitive communication

As health professionals we are in a privileged position to be providing bereavement care for families at a devastating and vulnerable time, the care we provide has a long lasting impact on the family…

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