Loss Resources

stefuge

I know we've had some new moms join us recently, so I thought we could share some of the resources that have helped us all with our grief - books, websites, music, organizations who do jewelry, artwork, etc. Please share below.

MamaBish

Stillmothers
Stillstandingmag.org
I know I have more but can't think if them right now. I will gone back tomorrow morning!

ikrystal

Great idea for a post.  These are the resources I had down in my perinatal grief study:

Online loss support groups:

Baby Center Loss Forums (can find specific loss categories): 

https://community.babycenter.com/

The Bump Loss Forums (can find specific loss categories): https://forums.thebump.com/categories

Grieve Out Loud – pen pal program

https://grieveoutloud.org/

Online reading:

Carly Marie at Project Heal – Grief projects, newsletters, and artwork

https://carlymarieprojectheal.com/

Pregnancy After Loss Support – support for dealing with grief and hope

https://www.pregnancyafterlosssupport.com/pals-mission/ 

Standing Still Magazine – discussions and articles on child loss and infertility

https://stillstandingmag.com/

Stirrup Queen’s Blog Network – list of blogs regarding perinatal loss

https://www.stirrup-queens.com/a-whole-lot-of-blogging-brought-to-you-sorted-and-filed/loss-room/

In-person support groups:

Caring Connections – providing support for parents and families experiencing perinatal loss

Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL

708-346-5175

Compassionate Friends – support groups with many local chapters in the Chicago-land area

https://www.compassionatefriends.org/Find_Support/Chapters/Chapter_Locator.aspx

Faces of Loss – personal stories of loss and list of support groups throughout the United States

https://facesofloss.com/ 

Faith’s Lodge – loss retreat in the MidWest

https://www.faithslodge.org/ 

Return to Zero – information on the movie and worldwide retreats

https://returntozerothemovie.com/blog/ 

Will Carry On – local support groups in the Chicago-land area for miscarriage

https://willcarryon.wordpress.com/support-groups/support-groups/

Getting involved:

March of Dimes – providing support for premature infants

https://www.marchofdimes.org/

stefuge

Weighted teddy bears - mollybears.com

Heldyourwholelife.com - free custom necklace and keychain with baby's name for family who have suffered a loss in the womb (it says their request form is currently closed but they usually open up requests at the beginning of each month).

Mom of an Angel apparel - sobbs.goodsie.com. They also sell wristbands that say "mom of an angel, grandparent of an angel, aunt of an angel" etc that we gave to our family members at our son's memorial.