FOR GRIEVING PARENTS
We are so sorry you are here. You have faced an unimaginable loss and we know your heart is breaking. As you go through the weeks and months following your loss, here are some helpful reminders.
Grief and joy can coexist.
There is no “right” way to handle perinatal loss. Everyone grieves differently and at their own pace.
Family and friends may not understand the depth of your grief. Their advice and comments may be well-meaning but unhelpful. Communicate to them how you are feeling and what you need.
It's okay to be selfish and to say no to events and occasions you are not ready for. Take care of yourself. Be gentle with yourself.
You will find hope again. We know it sounds impossible, but slowly your grief will soften and you will find those “pockets of light”, while keeping your baby’s memory alive.
You have faced a trauma and may be experiencing emotions and feelings you have never encountered before.
Get support. There are many of us who have been there and understand. Reach out.
STILLBIRTH AND EARLY INFANT LOSS & MISCARRIAGE
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TIPS FOR GOING BACK TO WORK
Going Back to Work
Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope​
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Returning to Work
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​by Julie Henry
TIPS ON HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT LOSS
Talking to Children About Stillbirth
by Sarah Muthler​​​
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FOR FATHERS
Men Have Miscarriages, Too
by Ann Zamudio
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by Kimiko Goldberg
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HAVING ANOTHER BABY
After a Miscarriage: Getting Pregnant Again
American Pregnancy Association
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HELPFUL WEBSITES
This online magazine empowers bereaved people to embrace life after loss.
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Promote grief education, exploration, and expression in both practical and creative ways.
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support is a community for anyone who experiences the tragic death of a baby. We often serve parents, grandparents, siblings, and others in the family unit, as well as the professionals who care for grieving families
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MISS Foundation is an organization providing C.A.R.E. [counseling, advocacy, research, and education] services to families experiencing the death of a child.
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March of Dimes works to end premature birth and other problems that threaten our babies. We help moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. If something goes wrong, we offer information and comfort to families. We research the reasons why babies are born too soon or very sick and work on preventions.
International Stillbirth Alliance
International Stillbirth Alliance working towards stillbirth prevention and improvement of bereavement care worldwide.
(PALS) is a community support resource for women experiencing the confusing and conflicting emotions of grief mixed with joy during the journey through pregnancy after loss. We seek to help expectant mothers celebrate their current pregnancy by choosing hope over fear while still nurturing and honoring the grief over the loss of their deceased child.
A non-profit that seeks to compassionately assist bereaved parents with the financial expenses they face in making final arrangements for their precious baby who has died.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
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by David Fleming
An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination: A Memoir
Three Minus One: Stories of Parents' Love and Loss
by Sean Hanish
Empty Arms: Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death
by Sherokee Ilse
Couple Communication after a Baby Dies: Differing Perspectives
by Sherokee Ilse & Tim Nelson
Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream
by Sherokee Ilse​
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