Resources for Friends & Extended Family
HOW YOU CAN HELP
As a family member, friend, or healthcare provider, you may be wondering what to say or do when a baby has died during a pregnancy or shortly after birth.
It can be difficult to express your grief and concern without feeling like you are saying the wrong thing or feeling like you are not doing enough. We often feel helpless when we don't know what will help, and we often want to do or say something that will make someone else feel better or help speed up their grief process.
It is important to remember that we cannot take away someone else's pain. We can only be present and available; it may not feel like it, but it is enough!
As a family member, friend, or healthcare provider, you may be wondering what to say or do when a baby has died during a pregnancy or shortly after birth.
It can be difficult to express your grief and concern without feeling like you are saying the wrong thing or feeling like you are not doing enough. We often feel helpless when we don't know what will help, and we often want to do or say something that will make someone else feel better or help speed up their grief process.
It is important to remember that we cannot take away someone else's pain. We can only be present and available; it may not feel like it, but it is enough!
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Communication Resources
- Baby Loss Comfort, "What do I say"
- What to Say When Someone Has a Miscarriage
- Click here for communication tips from our team
Resources for Families & Friends
- SupportNow: a free support registry that allows a friend or family member to create a central place for meal sign ups, donations & updates.
