Pregnancy and Infant Loss Community Resources
Last week, Mamie’s had the opportunity to attend the International Perinatal Bereavement Conference in Denver, Co. This event, held every other year, is an opportunity for bereavement staff from across the country to come together to share ideas, gain knowledge and learn how to better serve the bereaved community. We were blessed to be able to share our organization with hospital staff throughout the US. We also had the opportunity to meet other organizations who have our same mission and heart for the pregnancy and infant loss community. We walked away with a page full of new resources and wanted to share them with our Mamie’s families.
In Hospital Support/ Bereavement Gifts
Jane’s Room - www.JanesRoom.org
Jane’s Room provides privacy and comfort within hospitals to families experiencing pregnancy or infant death.
Holy Sews, Inc. - www.holysews.org
Holy Sews provides handmade infant burial clothing for families that experience the loss of their baby during gestational weeks 16-25.
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep - www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Professional level photographers volunteer their time to conduct an intimate portrait session, capturing the only moments parents spend with their babies. Parents are gifted with delicately retouched heirloom black and white portraits free of charge.
The Comfort Cub - www.thecomfortcub.org
The Comfort Cub is a therapeutic teddy bear that was created by a grieving mother. This teddy bear is specially weighted and is intended to feel like holding a newborn.
CaboCreme - www.cabocreme.com
Cabocreme can suppress breast milk production or dry up milk if is has already come in.
Caring Cradle - www.caringcradle.com
The Caring Cradle is a device that offers a more comfortable way for parents and family to spend time with their baby immediately following a loss.
Vitrified Studio - www.modernpotteryurn.com
Vitrified Studio creates custom pottery urns for customer’s precious loved one’s cremains.
Support Groups/ Online Community
M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) - www.mend.org
M.E.N.D. is a Christian non-profit organization whose purpose is to reach out to those who have lost a child to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. They offer a way to share experiences and information through monthly in-person or virtual support groups, bi-monthly magazine, social media and website.
Empty Cradle - www.emptycradle.org
Empty Cradle offers bereaved families support via a resource parent network, through monthly meetings, written materials and partnerships with the healthcare community. Along with monthly support groups, they offer financial assistance for families seeking cremation.
PSI - Postpartum Support International - www.postpartum.net
Postpartum Support International is a worldwide non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and families suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
No Foot Too Small - www.nofoottoosmall.org
No Foot Too Small is a nationwide organization that builds community for families who have experienced a loss. The organization hosts grief conferences and workshops throughout the year as well as community events for families. They offer a monthly virtual Moms Group.
Walk With Me - www.walkwithme-nonprofit.org
Walk With Me is devoted to giving practical, financial and emotional support to families in the Colorado area. WWM programs include Cuddle Cot Donation, Keepsake Baskets and a Bereaved Parent Panel.
Courage In Time - www.courageintime.com
Courage In Time is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families who have experienced stillbirth and infant loss through curated bereavement boxes, grief and postpartum resources and connection to other bereaved families.
Maya’s Wings - www.themayaswingsfoundation.org
Maya’s Wings provides support to anyone impacted by infertility and pregnancy loss.
Share - https://nationalshare.org/
Offers support groups for emotional, physical, spiritual and social healing. Share provides information, education and resources on the needs and right of bereaved parents and siblings.
Return to Zero - www.rtzhope.org
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Resources for Parents & Providers. RTZ offers a pregnancy and infant loss directory where parents can easily find bereavement resources in their area, community support, videos and webinars.
Star Legacy Foundation - www.starlegacyfoundation.org
The Star Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy, awareness and family support regarding stillbirth and neonatal death. They offer virtual support groups, a support hotline, and peer to peer support.
Riley Children’s Health - www.rileychildrens.org/griefguide
Riley Children’s Health Grief Support Guide is a specially designed for bereaved parents and offers easily accessible grief resources and support, free of charge. The Grief Support Guide includes grief resources such as articles, podcasts, and videos, as well as journaling, honoring and memory keeping activities.
Nechama Comfort - www.nechamacomfort.org
Nechama Comfort is dedicated to helping all Jewish families who have experienced infant and pregnancy loss at any time in their lives. They offer individual counseling, support groups, professional training and community awareness.
For Care Givers
PLIDA - Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance - www.plida.org
A network of health professionals, researchers, and parent advocates who are making a difference in the lives of bereaved families around the globe. PLIDA offers education and networking opportunities that support your ability to work with and advocate for bereaved families.
The Institute of Reproductive Grief - www.reproductivegrief.org
The Institute of Reproductive Grief Care educates and equips healthcare, mental health professionals and community leaders to help those impacted by reproductive loss.
Books/ Apps
From At a Loss: Finding Your Way After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death - By Donna Rothert, PhD
Goodbye Sister - By Kimberly Newton
Pregnancy After Loss App - www.pregnancyafterlosssupport.org
Get personalized support through every high and low of your pregnancy after loss.