Pregnancy And Infant Loss

Below are some resources that many find helpful after pregnancy loss or infant loss.   Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or you don’t find what you’re looking for.

Child Loss Books, Blogs, Online Magazines

• Still Standing Magazine– an online magazine focusing on child loss and infertility.
• “Tending to Your Heart”– 100+ way to connect with your heart and others after the loss of a baby.
• “Navigating the Unknown”– An Immediate Guide When Experiencing the Loss Of Your Baby is a handbook for bereaved parents, those who love them, and the medical staff who care for them.
• “Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief”– a wonderful book on the journey of grief, written by a bereaved mother.
• “Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby”– a book covering various topics on all types of child loss.
• Glow in the Woods– online publication about child loss.

Child Loss Support Websites

• CarlyMarie Project Heal– provides information and support for those who lost a baby or are preparing for the death of their baby
• Dragonflies for Ruby– provides various resources in Colorado
• Colorado Pregnancy & Newborn Loss Services
• MISS Foundation– various resources for in person and online support
• The Beautiful Scar Project– providing practical resources for after the death of your baby
• Walk With Me– provides various resources, including connection with and payment for grief counseling, support, and memorial making immediately following a loss and support groups.

Ending a Much-Wanted Pregnancy

• Ending A Wanted Pregnancy– an online resource for those who made the heartbreaking choice to end a much-wanted pregnancy.
• A Heartbreaking Choice– an online resource for those who made the heartbreaking choice to end a wanted pregnancy.  
• Difficult Decisions Free Support Group– contact Kathleen at 303-757-1523 for more information
• Evolve Counseling, LLC– provides counseling to families during and after the heart-wrenching decision-making process, regardless of their decision.   Contact Kelly to set up a free consultation.

Honoring Your Child After Loss

• Luminous Light Studio– beautiful memorial art by Jessi Snapp, who is also a bereaved parent.
• Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Remembrance Walk– annual remembrance walk in Colorado.
• Dragonflies for Ruby– annual Wave of Light Event
• International Wave of Light on October 15th– join other bereaved parents around the world in remembering your baby by lighting a candle.
• Molly Bears– bears weighted the weight of your baby and made special for you to hold and cherish.  They also make bears for babies who were miscarried early and no weight is known.
• Heavenly Nuggets– Etsy shop owner and a bereaved parent who makes beautiful memorial angel ornaments.
• CarlyMarie Memorial Art– beautiful memorial art featuring your baby’s name written in sand

Local  Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Groups

• Denver Share– Free support group held two Wednesdays each month.
• MISS (Mothers in Sympathy)– in person groups in Denver and Parker.  Call Suzanne at 303-587-1888 for more information.

Pregnancy After Loss (PAL) Support

• Evolve Counseling, LLC– provides individual and group therapy for those pregnant following pregnancy and infant loss. Contact Kelly for more information.
• Denver Share– a free monthly support group.
• Colorado Pregnancy & Newborn Loss Services– support groups for those who have lost a child or newborn.