Pro Bono

Legal support for parents experiencing perinatal bereavement

The firm has also developed, through pro bono work with a non-profit association, unique expertise in supporting parents facing perinatal bereavement or termination of pregnancy, regardless of the reason.

Victoire de Tonquédec provides legal support to parents affected by:

  • A natural termination of pregnancy;
  • Fetal death in utero;
  • Medical termination of pregnancy;
  • Voluntary termination of pregnancy.

Victoire de Tonquédec has actively contributed to parliamentary work on two important pieces of legislation:

  • The law of December 6, 2021, aimed at recognizing and naming children born without life;
  • The law of July 7, 2023, aimed at promoting psychological support for women having suffered a miscarriage.

In this area, Victoire de Tonquédec puts her expertise at the service of families to support them in their legal and administrative procedures while ensuring they are properly heard and receive appropriate support.

Difficulties with your employer

following a perinatal bereavement or termination of pregnancy.

Difficulties registering

with the civil registry and informal appeals to the public prosecutor.

Obtaining rights

claims or disputes with the Caisse des Allocations Familiales (CAF) or Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM).

Relationships and disputes

with hospital services, particularly in obtaining medical records or arranging the funeral of a stillborn child.

Find all of Victoire de Tonquédec's contributions on matters of perinatal bereavement here:

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