Neonatal Death

The Neonatal Death Pathway recognises that bereavement care is a continuing process and is provided by everyone who comes in contact with women, partners and families who are experiencing a loss.

The pathway provides dedicated, evidence based guidance covering

If a baby may die
When a baby is deteriorating and dying
Memory making
After the death
Before discharge
Support in the community
Next pregnancies
Staff care
Outcome measures

Further information

Download our Self Assessment Tools

Go to Training and support

Go to NBCP templates

Download the Neonatal Death Pathway

Please note the NBCP Scotland Pathways are being piloted with Early Adopter NHS Boards and the pathways will continue to develop in the light of Early Adopters’ experiences. Find out about Early Adopters

Beareavement Care Standards

Find out the standards NHS Boards need to meet to be considered to be providing good bereavement care.

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