Losing a baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth is one of the most painful experiences a family can go through. In Ireland, A Little Lifetime Foundation (formerly ISANDS) exists to make sure no parent has to face that loss alone.
A Little Lifetime Foundation acts as a voice for bereaved parents and families across Ireland. Their work is built around promoting healthy grieving, and bringing understanding, comfort and hope to families after the death of a baby.
Support for Bereaved Parents
A Little Lifetime Foundation provides a range of supports for bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents and other family members, including:
- One-to-one counselling
- Support meetings
- Creative workshops
- Online support
- Remembrance events
- An online shop
All of these supports are shaped by the lived experience of other bereaved parents and families. The people behind them understand this grief because they have been through it themselves.
How A Little Lifetime Foundation Can Help
The Foundation produces a support pack called A Little Lifetime, which is distributed to maternity hospitals and units around the country. It’s designed to help parents work through their grief while also navigating some of the practical steps that follow the loss of a baby.
Getting in Touch
If you or someone you know needs support, A Little Lifetime Foundation can be contacted in several ways:
- Through their website
- Via their Facebook page
- By email at [info@alittlelifetime.ie](mailto:info@alittlelifetime.ie)
- By phone on 01 8829030
Supporting Their Work
A Little Lifetime Foundation is a voluntary organisation, and fundraising support helps them continue this work. You can find out more about how to help on their fundraising page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does A Little Lifetime Foundation support?
They support parents, siblings, grandparents and other family members affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth in Ireland.
What kind of support do they offer?
Counselling, support meetings, creative workshops, online support and remembrance events, alongside a printed support pack distributed to maternity hospitals and units.
How can I contact A Little Lifetime Foundation?
You can reach them through their website, Facebook page, by email, or by phone on 01 8829030.
What was A Little Lifetime Foundation previously called?
The organisation was formerly known as ISANDS.
How can I support their work?
As a voluntary organisation, they rely on fundraising. Details of how to help are available on their fundraising page.
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