About the survey

If you need support

If you have been impacted by any issues with regard to maternity bereavement and would like information or support, or if you would like to provide feedback on your experience of maternity bereavement care, you can do so by contacting the Patient Advocacy Service on 0818 293 003 or at info@patientadvocacyservice.ie.

Resources for parents who have been bereaved by pregnancy and infant loss are
available at Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ireland.

What questions were asked?

The National Maternity Bereavement Experience Survey questionnaire contained 99 questions covering different aspects of bereavement care in maternity units and hospitals in Ireland including  admission, communication, labour and birth, care after birth and meeting your baby, postnatal care, bereavement care, discharge and follow-up care.

Click below to find out more about how the survey was developed and to view the questionnaire.

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Any questions about the Maternity Bereavement Survey?

Read our frequently asked questions or contact the survey team.

The Survey timeline

The timeline below describes the different phases in the National Maternity Bereavement Experience Survey cycle.