Links
National Share offers numerous resources on pregnancy and infant loss, as well as links and message boards. nationalshareoffice.com
shareparents.com
A free in-home counseling service for when you receive a potentially life-limiting diagnosis for your unborn baby. Services are offered by a nurse and a counselor from point of diagnosis to 18 months out. Help in writing a Birthing Plan, as well as a memento bear, coloring books, and other keepsakes offered as remembrances. Contact: Carolyn Kasteler, RN 801-698-4486 or angelwatch@imail.org.
Alliance of Grandparents, and a Support in Tragedy is an all-volunteer organization dedication to helping grandparents through the trauma, stress and grief after the loss of a grandchild. agast.org
The National Stillbirth Society is an activist organization comprised of parents who have lost one or more babies to stillbirth. stillnomore.org
The official site of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, October 15th. Awareness products and other interesting links are available on this site. october15th.com
A support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. compassionatefriends.org
This UK based site provides information and support online for anyone affected bt the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly after.
babyloss.com
A site with extensive book lists on grieving, quotes, poems, and discussion groups. griefhealing.com
This site offers a way to create an online memorial for your loved one.
remembered-forever.org
Wristbands and car magnet ribbons are available for purchase at this site. This site also offers links, quotes, and poems for scrapbooking your baby. Pregnancylossribbons.com was created by a mother who experienced a loss. pregnancylossribbons.com
An international research study called MOMS (Maternal Observations and Memories of Stillbirth) is currently underway.The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the reason for more than 4 million (27,000 in the U.S.) stillbirths a year worldwide. Any woman who has had a stillborn child can participate in this internet-based study. momstudy.com
“Gifts of Hope for the Healing Heart.” thecomfortcompany.net
This site was created by a mom who lost her daughter, Hope, through stillbirth. There are handcrafted memorial and awareness bracelets for sale, along with links to informational and inspirational websites. braceletsofhope.com
This site has straightforward information about the causes, signs, and prevention of miscarriage. There are links for books, stories of others, and a message board. pregnancyloss.info
This site offers resources to parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. There are over 600 postings of stories of other parents, as well as books, news, and other links. silentgrief.com
A site created by a mom for families, including grandparents, who have experienced a loss. angels4ever.com
A mom’s story of loss. Includes a link where you can share your story for possible inclusion in an upcoming book. Also, goals and ideas for a project called “Jacob’s Room.” A special room set aside in hospitals where parents can say their goodbyes. trustingthejourney.com
This site provides information and support for miscarriage. There are links, book recommendations, FAQ’s, and more. hopexchange.com
This site is especially helpful to parents who have had to make the difficult decision to end a pregnancy because of fatal birth defects or to save the life or fertility of the mother. aheartbreakingchoice.com
Safe Crossings is a resource for parents who have children who are grieving. This site features a handbook on children and grief that can be downloaded. There are ideas and activities to help children understand their feelings and more. safecrossingsfoundation.org
Beautiful custom made jewelry pieces to commemorate your baby. Site also includes some poetry. labelledame.com
This site provides information and resources to those who have experienced the loss of a child through any cause. Monthly support meetings are held in Salt Lake City. A monthly newsletter is also available. missfoundation.org
This site will retouch any picture of a stillborn baby, or a baby who has died soon after birth. Artists will remove any bruising, tubes, or other medical equipment, and make the image more natural and easier to look at and share with family. This service is free of charge. babyangelpics.com
Sidelines provides support for women and families experiencing high risk pregnancy.
sidelines.org
Offering gentle and beautiful photography and videography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization.
nowilaymedowntosleep.org/index.cfm
This foundation helps families who need financial assistance to pay for their infant’s funeral, cremation, burial, and cemetery expenses.
connorkirbymemorial.org
An Austrailian couple in memory of their son, will write and photograph your baby’s name in the sand. A beautiful website!
namesinthesand.blogspot.com
This site offers many different styles of jewelry, personalized to remember your baby.
beadcreationsinternational.com
Annette is a fantastic local artist who has painted watercolor memorial portraits of some Utah Share babies. Her email address is orrock@teleport.com.
Anencephaly is a congenital birth defect that occurs in approximately one in one thousand pregnancies. It is a neural tube defect, just as is spina bifida. Life expectancy for a baby with anencephaly after birth is just a few hours, sometimes a few days at most.
www.anencephalie-info.org.
Remembrance Jewelry, Memorial Keepsakes, Sympathy and Decorative Gifts to comfort those touched by the loss of a Child. Personalized, Engraved & Handcrafted Miscarriage-Pregnancy Loss Bracelets, Baby-Infant Footprints Charms, and Custom Necklace Pendants with your child’s Footprint, Handprint image or photograph. myforeverchild.com
Pat Wimpee is one of our great photographers who donate their time and talents to Utah Share. Visit her website, portraitcreation.com