The Snowdrop Suite is a dedicated space created for families who sadly lose their baby during pregnancy or birth. Located away from the Central Delivery Suite at Derriford, this space has been thoughtfully designed by bereaved parents to offer a refuge for others navigating the hardest time any parent can face.

 

The Snowdrop Suite

We understand that nothing can ease the ache of losing a child, but we can do our best to provide a space that offers gentle comfort and care. The suite was made to give parents a private and homely environment to receive ongoing care and support, as well as time to create special memories with their baby—memories they can treasure forever.  

The suite opened in October 2023, made possible by the generous contributions of our incredible donors who raised over £200,000. It features a private entrance separate from the main maternity department and includes a cosy double bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, a kitchen and outdoor space. With a cold cuddle cot at their bedside, parents can spend precious time with their baby to create lasting memories and say goodbye in their own time and in a way that brings them comfort.  

 

“We know that no facilities will lessen the grief, but we hope that the dedicated space, discretely aside from the rest of the central delivery suite, can help the best care be given in as sensitive an environment as possible” — Kirstie Willis, Bereavement Midwife at University Hospitals Plymouth.   

 

The Snowdrop Memory Tree 

 

Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to bring a beautiful memory tree to the Snowdrop Suite. Each leaf on the tree holds the name of a baby lost too soon. These engravings will be offered to families at no cost, thanks to your kind contributions.  

We hope this tree provides some comfort to parents, gently reminding them that they are not alone and their baby will always be remembered in Snowdrop.  

 

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