Stillbirth Resources
"I may have only held you in my arms for a moment, but I will hold you in my heart forever"
Navigating the journey of stillbirth bereavement can be overwhelming, especially in the early days, months, and years following your loss. To provide a starting point for your healing journey, we've compiled a list of resources that have been invaluable to our founders, Jessie and Nate. Each of these resources has been personally vetted by them and has played a significant role in their own healing process.
Websites:
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Star Legacy Foundation - Star Legacy Foundation offers support, education, and research to empower families and medical professionals affected by stillbirth.
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Pockets of Light - A supportive online community offering articles, events, and resources for those grieving pregnancy and infant loss.
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March of Dimes - An organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies.
Local Maternal Mental Health:
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Maternal Family Counseling - Shannon Wiseley
Podcasts:
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At a Total Loss - Real talk with loss moms about stillbirth, grief, happiness and all things that leave you at a total loss for words.
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Guys and Grief - Guys and Grief launched in January 2023 as the first podcast specifically for men focused on pregnancy or infant loss in North America and only the second podcast of its kind in the world.
Books:
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"Empty Arms: Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death" By Sherokee Ilse
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"When Hello Means Goodbye: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Dies Before Birth, at Birth, or Shortly After Birth" by Pat Schwiebert and Paul Kirk
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"Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child after Pregnancy Loss (Hardcover) – A Devotional Book on How to Cope, Mourn and Heal after Losing a Baby" By Sarah Philpott, Ph. D
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"Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby" By Deborah L. Davis Ph.D
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"Safe in the Arms of God: Words from Heaven About the Death of a Child" By John MacArthur
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"You Are Still a Mother: Hope for Women Grieving a Stillbirth or Miscarriage" By Jackie Gibson
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"Unimaginable: Life After Baby Loss" By Brooke D. Taylor
Online Support Groups:
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Star Legacy Foundation Support Groups - Monthly online support groups facilitated by Star Legacy Foundation, providing a safe space for parents to share their experiences, connect with others, and receive support.
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Postpartum Support International - PSI -Monthly online support groups held via ShareWell. Support for Stillbirth, Infant Loss and Miscarriage.
In times of deep despair or if thoughts of self-harm arise, it's crucial to seek immediate help. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Additionally, the Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers support and guidance 24/7 and can be reached at 833-943-5746 through calls or texts.
Remember, you are not alone in your journey through grief. These resources are here to offer support, understanding, and hope as you navigate the path toward healing and peace.