Lou’s story-

I will never forget the day I had my 12-week scan, the words "I'm so sorry, I don't see a heartbeat" will forever stay with me, my baby was 13 weeks.

The moment I was told I would have to deliver my baby in the labour ward, my heart sank and I was overcome with emotions. Rather than grieving for my little one my head and heart focused on "the labour ward" i could not get my head around this, like many people i assumed there was a separate ward to go to, i never in all my wildest dreams thought that women would have to go into the labour ward. Even to this day i cannot get my ahead around why this happens. WHY? WHY has a ward never been created?

Since then i have fought to get women dedicated baby loss facilities.

I won my campaign this year and the first dedicated space opens in Wishaw General Hospital on 31st October 2022.

As a show of thanks, I am raising funds for cuddle cots to gift to the unit.

What is a Cuddle Cot? For those not familiar, a Cuddle Cot is an in-room cooling unit that is the size of a small humidifier that is disguised inside a bassinet or Moses basket. A Cuddle Cot gives families the gift of time, allowing for their precious angel(s) to be at their bedside during their hospital stay. They can also be taken home so that families can spend more time with their baby.

I’ve heard so many families tell of how these cots allowed them more time with their baby, so I feel it is important to provide these.

Please join me in being part of something amazing.

All donations will be going to Wishaw Maternity Services.

With this, along side our fundraising event on October 22nd, I am confident we will raise the funds needed.

If you are local to East Kilbride and would like to attend our fundraising event, please visit our facebook page, Baby Loss Unit.

Thank you for your support,

Lou xx