We are humbled to be able to donate 20 cradles Nobels Hospital. Anythin we can do to make a horrific time easier for thise suffering a miscarriage.

These were created by Laura Corcoran from Dignity Care Network. Laura, who drew on her own heartbreaking experiences has created a cradle that fits in any toilet to make it easier to collect tissues. This means the tissue can be stored safely in a refrigerator temporarily while awaiting testing, or to be buried or cremated in an act of remembrance.

When going through a miscarriage this can be a deeply personal time, with
families not knowing who to turn to for support, practical or emotional. We are proud to be working with Nobles Hospital and supporting this product. This means by working as a team we are able to offer women a level of dignity and privacy that hadn’t previously been available.

Through the incredible fundraising efforts or so many of our local individuals and companies, we will continue to fund these cradles at Nobles Hospital for those who need them.

While the news of this new product filters through the hospital, if you find yourself needing a cradle, especially if coming through the A and E department, please ask a member of staff.

Vicky Christian (Arlo’s Adventure) hands over miscarriage collection packs to (L-R) Regan Baggley, Head of Midwifery, Jody Brannon, Senior Sister, and Monica Awolwarimtu, Registered Nurse, in the year-old Bluebell Suite sanctuary.

As a nurse who works in the Early pregnancy Unit, through early pregnancy loss, I have found the collection cradle to be a gentle but dignified option for collecting pregnancy remains during a miscarriage at home. Patients often have positive feedback even during a difficult time, and has allowed our ladies to feel more prepared, in control and respected during what is otherwise a deeply distressing experience.

From a clinical perspective, the collection cradle is straightforward to use and allows them to be in their own environments and home comforts rather than being admitted to hospital. 

It allows us to counsel the patient about how to use the device, and what their options are when collecting their baby remains at home. When the remains are successfully collected using the cradle the patient then has the option for testing or make arrangements for private funerals/cremations.

Families have expressed their gratitude for having a way to honour their loss privately, and then have their baby remains handled in accordance to their wishes in a dignified manner.

We are looking to funding to make to collection cradle a permanent device we can use within our EPAU due to the success of our trialling and auditing over the last couple of months'

Gina Melton

Here at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, we were the first trust to adopt the Miscarriage Cradle with the help of charity funds. We are working towards adhering to the recommendations of The Pregnancy Loss Review (2023). 

One of the recommendations Is for NHS Trusts to provide women experiencing a pregnancy loss with a “Compassionate Clinical Care Kit “which includes a suitable container to store their baby in. 

The Miscarrage Cradle has ticked all the boxes with it’s well tried and tested design to help relieve some of the psychological trauma of having to use a papier mache’ bed pan or if at home any container a woman can find to prevent the risk of miscarrying into the toilet. 

Positives of the cradle for the patient.

• Able to offer further testing – if miscarrying at home.
• Lower risk of faecal contamination to the tissue because of the design.
• Enables testing on relevant fetal tissue as fluid is sieved away.
• More accurate testing results.
• Able to bring baby back to the hospital for sensitive cremation.
• It gives the woman choice and a voice in the management of her care.

Positives for the Trust.

• Although there is an initial financial cost in the long run the Trust will save money, as the option of managing a miscarriage at home may be the first choice for women, as they will have the correct piece of equipment to facilitate their miscarriage in the comfort of their own home.
• Free up bed space.
• No surgery or manpower cost.
• Once data is collected, correlated and reported on the wider NHS will have the evidence to justify adopting the cradles. 
• Money also saved as a higher chance of actual fetal tissue being sent for testing/ investigations.
• Adhering to “The Pregnancy Loss Review” Recommendations,

Appropriate Area

The appropriate area where they are to be utilised is Gynaecology ED. I have emphasised the importance of this device for the care of our miscarriage patients.  And with the support of the GED team a woman making the choice to go home to miscarry, will have a compassionate, sensitive kit to help relieve some of her trauma which hopefully will impact her emotional recovery positively from what can be such a traumatic experience.

Having worked in gynaecology for over 12 years, I’ve seen firsthand how emotionally and physically challenging a miscarriage can be for women. Going through a miscarriage is one of the hardest experiences anyone can face. It’s raw, painful, and often feels isolating. This miscarriage collection kit is more than just a product—it’s a small but powerful way to help women hold onto their dignity in a moment that can feel so overwhelming. It brings a level of care and dignity to the process that has often been missing, especially when women have to manage miscarriage at home.

The kit is thoughtfully designed to allow safe and respectful collection and storage of pregnancy tissue, which is so important if further testing is required. From my experience, this practical approach not only helps women feel more in control during an incredibly vulnerable time but also eases some of the emotional burden by providing clarity and support.

What makes this product stand out is how it bridges the gap between clinical care and at-home management. It’s a compassionate, consistent, and much-needed resource that honors the deeply personal experience of miscarriage.

For anyone working in women’s health or going through this journey personally, this kit is a huge step forward—one that truly changes the way miscarriage care can and should be delivered'

This week we welcomed Laura from Dignity Care Network at @wwlnhs to launch the use of the Miscarriage Collection Cradle.

Laura has used her own lived experience of miscarrying at home to design these cradles, to help improve the experience for others who choose to miscarry at home.

You can read more about Laura’s personal story via her website.

Laura’s story aligns with our mission to ensure the upmost compassion and dignity in all aspects of maternity care and these kits will support us further with this.