New bereavement room for Maternity Unit at Withybush

A new bereavement room for grieving parents has opened in the Maternity Unit at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.
Officially launched by Anna Ryder-Richardson, star of TV show Anna’s Welsh Zoo, the room gives families a chance to grieve in a peaceful setting.
The room was funded by SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) along with donations from other local charities and was the creation of local couple Hayley and Will Vallance.
Hayley said: “Five years ago our beautiful son George was stillborn and we just wanted somewhere to grieve away from the ward setting.
“It’s great to see the finished room after everyone’s hard work. I wanted somewhere that didn’t feel like you were in a hospital and was not just for the parents but for all members of the family as well.”
Julie Wall, Head of Maternity also commented: “This room will make a huge difference. To have a room for families affected by this will give them a quiet space to grieve in peace.”