Nurse honoured for 'vital' pregnancy loss role

A nurse who supports women and families after they lose a child early in a pregnancy has been hailed nationally for her compassion in the role.

Emily Cooper, an early pregnancy bereavement nurse at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), received the award at the Mariposa International Awards in London.

Cooper said it was "an honour" after she was nominated for two awards by families she had cared for at the trust.

"This award will continue to motivate me to strengthen care pathways, support staff and ensure care is as unique as each individual loss," Cooper said.

RWT said the awards, run by Saying Goodbye (Mariposa International), recognised outstanding NHS staff, community workers and employers who provided compassionate support to families affected by miscarriage, baby loss and infertility.

Cooper added: "Never did I dream that my career would take me here, let alone that I would actually win one of these awards.

"I am incredibly humbled to receive the compassion award, because compassion is absolutely crucial in bereavement care."

The nurse was presented with the award by BBC presenter Ashley Joseph at the Landmark Hotel on Saturday.

Helen Rutter, from the trust, said they were "incredibly proud" of Cooper's achievements as she "worked tirelessly to develop this vital role".

"Emily continues to drive improvements to the experience of early loss, and this award is richly deserved," she added.

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