baby loss resources
for resources on continuing or ending a pregnancy,
see the resources page attached to the 'holding on & letting go' page
see the resources page attached to the 'holding on & letting go' page
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Helping a Friend Who Has Lost a Baby
Parenting magazine OhBaby! asked me to write an article in 2014 on how to support friends when a baby has died, especially those in antenatal groups... ..Many of these families will have become part of an antenatal group, enjoying regular evenings filled with information, laughter and the anticipation of a new addition to their family. So what should the other members of the group do and say following the death of one of their group’s precious babies? Should you send a gift? Should you do anything at all? The answers apply not only to an antenatal group but to anyone whose sister, friend, neighbour, cousin or acquaintance has experienced the loss of a baby or babies. The answers also apply to any kind of baby loss; miscarriage, stillbirth, the very hard decision to induce a pregnancy due to a lethal or unexpected diagnosis, the death of a baby at birth or soon after... |
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The Pregnancy After Loss (PALS) mission is to support women who are pregnant again after a previous loss in choosing hope over fear while nurturing grief during a subsequent pregnancy. PALS accomplishes this goal by creating an online community of woman-to-woman support where we share our stories of our different journeys through pregnancy after loss and create healing connections with fellow loss moms who are expecting again.
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The Deafening Silence A film commissioned by the UK charity Abigail’s Footsteps about stillbirth through the eyes of a mother. Aimed at midwives and any other staff that work in a maternity ward to help them better understand good and bad practice in relation to a stillbirth or neo-natal death. |
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Giving the News that a Baby Has Died
This video features Sherokee Ilse (author, parent advocate and bereavement educator, USA), Suzanne Pullen, PhD (communication expert, parent advocate and educator, USA), and Vicki Culling from NZ. We were together one afternoon in Phoenix, Arizona and discussing the lack of resources around communication with bereaved parents and families prior to, and after, their baby's death. So, with no preparation, script or make up - we made this video for health professionals. |
aotearoa nz stories of loss
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Emily's Story
This online video tells the story of Katherine Thomas’ daughter Emily – her brief life, her unexpected and tragic death and her blessing/farewell. It is a poignant story that encapsulates the anticipation and unbridled joy of a new baby and the deep, heartbreaking sadness at the loss of such a precious life. |
Misconceptions -
"Misconceptions" is a myth-busting web series about miscarriage that
will equip people with the tools they need when they, or their loved ones, experience a miscarriage.
Visit nzherald.co.nz/MisconceptionsNZ
to watch the series.
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Radio NZ Podcast by Susie Ferguson
https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-unthinkable Kate Gudsell and Sam Arcus were married in November 2015 and just a few weeks later discovered they were pregnant with their first child. After a textbook pregnancy, Kate went into labour and then things began to go awry. In The Unthinkable, a five-part podcast series made and hosted by Susie Ferguson, Kate and Sam share their story of loss and grief but mainly it's a tale of love, the big, enduring love of parents for their child. |
