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Pregnancy
Loss and Infant Death
Resources
for parents suffering the death of their pre-term baby.
A heartfelt thanks to Rachel Browne for suggesting many
of these wonderful resources.
Books | Children's
Books | Websites
Recommended Books
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Heaven's
Brightest Star by Kara M. Glad
"This preemie book is a wonderful resource for children who
have lost a sibling due to premature birth. It is the story of little
Katie, who is happily waiting to become a big sister. She is surprised
and nervous when her little brother is born prematurely. She visits
him in the NICU and shares a touch and a red balloon. Sadly her little
brother dies, and the story concludes with her making him a sweet
card. This story is accurate and well told from a child's perspective.
A great resource for families, libraries, hospitals, therapists, social
workers and support groups." (Allison Martin) |
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Grace Disguised, by Gerald Sittser. "A truly wonderful book
on grief. I highly recommend it. It is from a Christian perspective,
but there is a lot of really good insight on grieving even if you
are not a Christian." (Rachel Browne) |
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Lament
for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff. "This is a wonderful
book written by a father after the loss of his adult son. It
was not originally intended for publication and the writings are from
the raw feelings of a new loss through a year or so of healing."
(Rachel Browne) |
Comfort
Us, Lord-Our Baby Died for Families Who Have Experienced the Death of
an Infant : A Book of Prayers for Families, by Norman Hagley.
Children's Books
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Heaven's
Brightest Star by Kara M. Glad
"This preemie book is a wonderful resource for children who
have lost a sibling due to premature birth. |
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Badger's
Parting Gifts, by Susan Varley. Ages 4-8. $4.76. Also available
in hardcover.
"The focus is on remembering what we love about those departed."
(Allison Martin) |
No
New Baby : For Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister Die Before Birth,
by Marilyn Gryte. $4.95. Paperback.
Websites
Providing Support for the Death of Your Child
A Place to
Remember
Well known site with forum, guest book (memory book), and resources
for the death of an infant.
The Compassionate
Friends
I know many people who have been greatly helped by this organization.
A national nonprofit, self-help support organization which assists families
in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child and
to provide information to help others be supportive. Website provides
information on their magazine and local chapters. TCF sponsors a candlelighting
every year in December that many people find helpful.
INCIID
Pregnancy Loss Forums and Bulletin Board
INCIID (InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination)
provides current information and immediate support regarding the diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of infertility and pregnancy loss, and offers
guidance to those considering adoption or childfree lifestyles.
Center for Loss in
Multiple Birth
Parents throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and
beyond who have experienced the death of one or more, both or all of our
twins or higher multiples at any time from conception through birth, infancy
and childhood. http://climb-support.org/index.html?otherresources
Subsequent Pregnancy
After a Loss Support (SPALS)
Subscribers to SPALS strive to support each other through subsequent pregnancies
by discussing issues that often arise in a pregnancy after a loss.
SHARE
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support - National
Excellent list of links for various loss issues and organizations.
Mothers In Sympathy
& Support (MISS)
A nonprofit, volunteer based organization providing emergency support
to parents after the death of their baby. A good starting point for information
and support.
Mommies Enduring Neonatal
Death (M.E.N.D.)
A Christian not-for-profit corporation for those who have lost a child
due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. Support groups and
the bi-monthly newsletter (can be read online).
Crises, Grief and
Healing
Tom Golden's webpage provides articles and a forum on grief and healing.
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