We know at A Mom's Peace that healing comes with time and resources. We welcome you to browse the links below we have found helpful.*
If you have a recommendation for us to consider we are always available at [email protected].
If you have a recommendation for us to consider we are always available at [email protected].
REMEMBER YOUR BABY
We recognize that healing and peace can come from naming and remembering the baby who touched your heart and life and is too precious to forget.
Garden of Remembrance - Submit your child's name in our virtual memorial garden to promote healing for yourself and your family and encouraging others to name and remember their children or siblings.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine for the Unborn - "Here each baby, a unique gift from God, is given the dignity of a name."
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine for the Unborn - "Here each baby, a unique gift from God, is given the dignity of a name."
MISCARRIAGE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
A miscarriage or stillbirth is a distressing event. We need information and support to navigate through this incredibly difficult time physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Catholic Miscarriage Support - Comprehensive Catholic website on miscarriage and stillbirth with the practical, spiritual, and emotional support and advice on what to do if you find yourself in the midst of a miscarriage or stillbirth and what to do next.
Heaven & Birth Bereavement Doula Services - A Mom's Peace volunteer, Tabitha, provides bereavement doula services in Northern Virginia helping families endure the anguish of loss when they have received a fatal prenatal diagnosis.
Heaven's Gain Ministries - "Our ministry, Heaven’s Gain, provides help to those suffering a death of a baby, either during pregnancy, due to premature birth, or newborn death. Our goal is to support the family in their time of grief, to provide dignity for the baby, and assist in closure for the family." In doing so, Heaven's Gain provide information and support on what to expect during a loss of a child in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature or infant death as well as severe or fatal prenatal diagnosis and sell products to help families preserve the memory and honor dignity of their baby.
Sufficient Grace Ministries - This ministry offers comfort, encouragement and hope for bereaved parents and for parents currently carrying a baby with a life-limiting diagnosis. They offer a thorough guide on navigating the overwhelming process of miscarriage, which includes a homebirth miscarriage birth plan to help you know what to expect, what items to have on hand, what to do, after care, as well as, images of babies born in the first and second trimesters. They also have resources for military families, who have unique needs.
Heaven & Birth Bereavement Doula Services - A Mom's Peace volunteer, Tabitha, provides bereavement doula services in Northern Virginia helping families endure the anguish of loss when they have received a fatal prenatal diagnosis.
Heaven's Gain Ministries - "Our ministry, Heaven’s Gain, provides help to those suffering a death of a baby, either during pregnancy, due to premature birth, or newborn death. Our goal is to support the family in their time of grief, to provide dignity for the baby, and assist in closure for the family." In doing so, Heaven's Gain provide information and support on what to expect during a loss of a child in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature or infant death as well as severe or fatal prenatal diagnosis and sell products to help families preserve the memory and honor dignity of their baby.
Sufficient Grace Ministries - This ministry offers comfort, encouragement and hope for bereaved parents and for parents currently carrying a baby with a life-limiting diagnosis. They offer a thorough guide on navigating the overwhelming process of miscarriage, which includes a homebirth miscarriage birth plan to help you know what to expect, what items to have on hand, what to do, after care, as well as, images of babies born in the first and second trimesters. They also have resources for military families, who have unique needs.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Grief can feel lonely and isolating and sometimes people don't know what to say. Here are some articles and resources we want to share with you to help you know that you are not alone.
Miscarriage Hurts - Healing Pathways offers a confidential refuge to reflect and process your emotions on your journey towards healing as you cope with your miscarriage or stillbirth. You can use this online space "to share your story, help you better understand your own personal experience, and connect you to resources that can provide support for your specific needs" .
ARTICLES
‘Miscarriage Moving From Grief Toward Healing’
‘Love cannot be measured in weeks’: Mother who lost baby opens up about the comparison of pregnancy loss
‘I’m so sorry, it looks like her heart stopped beating close to a week ago’
'MISCARRIAGE AND STILLBIRTHS: GRIEF, TRAUMA, AND RECOVERY' by Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony and Dr. Sabine Heisman, A Mom's Peace volunteers
'Saints who lost a child to miscarriage'
‘Love cannot be measured in weeks’: Mother who lost baby opens up about the comparison of pregnancy loss
‘I’m so sorry, it looks like her heart stopped beating close to a week ago’
'MISCARRIAGE AND STILLBIRTHS: GRIEF, TRAUMA, AND RECOVERY' by Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony and Dr. Sabine Heisman, A Mom's Peace volunteers
'Saints who lost a child to miscarriage'
VIDEOS
Pixar’s UP “Married Life” montage includes emotional and touching miscarriage scene.
How Does Grief Change Over Time? brief video on the process of grief after loss.
How Does Grief Change Over Time? brief video on the process of grief after loss.
STRUGGLING TO COPE
Grief and sadness after a pregnancy loss and at seeing other expectant moms or babies is normal and should improve with time. However, if you notice that you are finding it difficult to cope with your feelings please contact your doctor or the resources below.
IPS Center for Psychological Services - "We are committed to providing the community with high quality, affordable mental health services that understand the emotional, biological, social, spiritual and psychological aspects of a person. Clients of any faith or background are welcome at the Center."
Perpetual Life Care - "Now more than ever it is so helpful to find authentic Catholic health care and mental health care. We hope these resources are helpful to you and your family in living out the Catholic faith."
Perpetual Life Care - "Now more than ever it is so helpful to find authentic Catholic health care and mental health care. We hope these resources are helpful to you and your family in living out the Catholic faith."
HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WHO IS GRIEVING
20 Things You Can Do For Those Who Are Grieving - "When tragedy happens, sometimes it is difficult to know what to do, yet many of us just want to do something. "
*DISCLAIMER: Any reference to organizations on this page does not constitute or imply an endorsement by A Mom’s Peace of the product, process, or services, or its producer or provider. The views and opinions expressed by such organizations does not necessarily state or reflect those of A Mom's Peace.