Losing a sibling due to pregnancy or infant loss is a unique and often confusing experience for children. They may not fully understand what happened or feel a mix ofContinue reading “Supporting a Sibling”
Tag Archives: Stillbirth
Unique Ways to Support a Bereaved Parent After Their Loss
Experiencing the loss of a baby is a heartbreaking and devastating time for parents. Whether the loss happens early in pregnancy, during birth, or after delivery, these parents are oftenContinue reading “Unique Ways to Support a Bereaved Parent After Their Loss”
Religious Beliefs and Practices Relating to Infant Loss
Share Parents of Utah is non-denominational, though we respect that religious beliefs often impact how an individual processes loss and grieves. There are numerous religious perspectives, each highlighting the diversityContinue reading “Religious Beliefs and Practices Relating to Infant Loss”
Honoring Bereaved Dads on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the incredible journey of fatherhood, filled with joys, challenges, and profound love. But for many dads, this day is also a poignant reminderContinue reading “Honoring Bereaved Dads on Father’s Day”
Saline Baths
A saline bath is when a baby’s body is submerged in a saline solution. The saline mimics amniotic fluid and gives parents a glimpse into the womb. It also actsContinue reading “Saline Baths”
Denise Wildrick’s Story
Hello everyone! My name is Denise Wildrick and I am blessed to be a part of our local Share Parents organization. I am a member of the board of directors,Continue reading “Denise Wildrick’s Story”
Shanna Patterson’s Story
My husband Verle and I decided after we got married that we didn’t want to wait too long to try to have children and have our family grow. But thingsContinue reading “Shanna Patterson’s Story”
A Message to Bereaved Grandparents
by Margaret H. Gerner, M.S.W.bereaved mother and grandmotherBP/USA, St. Louis, MOshared from bereavedparentsusa.org I sat with a young bereaved mother who was pouring out her pain and utter desolation toContinue reading “A Message to Bereaved Grandparents”
The Aftermath of Loss
By McKensie Allen No one ever prepared me for having to make the decision about whether to bury my children or have them cremated. Deciding funeral arrangements for your child(ren)Continue reading “The Aftermath of Loss”
Jane Rollins’ Story
I laid on my back and stared at the tiled ceiling–the cheap kind they put in schools and apparently midwifery office buildings–but I didn’t register what I was seeing. MyContinue reading “Jane Rollins’ Story”