From the Triage Desk

Trigger warning: Pregnancy and Infant Loss

As a pediatric primary care practice, we have the incredible honor of watching families grow and witnessing children make the journey from infancy to adulthood.  However, we also know that there can sometimes be profound sadness and loss in this stage of life.  In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we wanted to take a moment to share some important resources with you.

Foundations/Websites:

TEARS Foundation– this organization offers support groups, 1:1 peer support, and hosts remembrance events throughout the year.  It also provides financial assistance for funeral and burial costs.

PALS (Pregnancy After Loss Support)- this organization offers support groups and has a large social media platform if you are interested in an online community to join.

“Return To Zero” website– this site offers concrete guidance to bereaved parents, medical providers, family and friends.


Book Recommendation for Grieving Parents:
An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination- Elizabeth McCracken
Grieving the Child I Never Knew: A Devotional for Comfort in the Loss of Your Unborn or Newly Born Child- Kathe Wunneberg

Books for Siblings:
Something Happened- Cathy Blanford
My Sibling Still – Megan Lacourrege
Our Heaven Baby- Leah Vis
We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We Had an Angel Instead- Pat Schwiebert
Someone Came Before You (for children born after the loss)- Pat Schwiebert

We know that the journey to healing can be long and painful. Please know that we are here for all our patients and families. If you need help or more resources, please let us know.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 1-877-870-4673 anytime for immediate help. You can also text HOME to 741741 for the crisis text line.