Versorging van volgende baba (CONI)

We coordinate a national health-visitor led service for bereaved parents, giving hundreds of families peace of mind and support. Care of Next Infant (CONI) supports families before and after the birth of their new baby.

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More information about CONI

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About the Care of Next Infant programme

Care of Next Infant (CONI) supports families before and after the birth of their new baby.

Oor die CONI-program
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CONI opleiding

This training includes detailed information about the Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme so that midwives and health visitors are able to talk confidently about it and empower families.

CONI opleiding
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CONI hulpbronne

Families are offered a range of support measures as part of the CONI programme, all of which help to give peace of mind.

CONI hulpbronne
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CONI-monitors

Monitors are offered to families as part of our Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme. Here, we offer expert advice and information on monitors for CONI coordinators.

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The Care of Next Infant (CONI) logo. Purple circle that says 'The Lullaby Trust' inside, with a smaller yellow circle below, overlapping that says 'CONI'.

Support for bereaved parents

Parents who have experienced a sudden and unexpected death of a baby often feel anxious when they have another baby. Working with local public healthcare providers we facilitate a service for bereaved parents.

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    What parents say about CONI:

    Following the death of Tim, when I fell pregnant with Jacob I was obviously delighted, but extremely anxious. The CONI programme was a tremendous support. I couldn’t have coped without it

    Parent who has been on our CONI programme
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    What parents say about CONI:

    My experience has been very good and it helps my health having better head space to deal with my children.

    Parent who has been on our CONI programme
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    What parents say about CONI:

    Best experience we've ever had. Best support, comfort, kindness and reassurance.

    Parent who has been on our CONI programme
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    What parents say about CONI:

    It’s a fantastic thing to have after a traumatic event, having that constant a healthcare provider always checking in and knowing you're not alone has been amazing.

    Parent who has been on our CONI programme
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