Loss & Grief
Ways to Support a Parent Whose Baby Has Died
A reference for family, friends & coworkers offering ways to support a parent whose baby has died due to early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life.
When someone you love or are close to experiences the death of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth, it may be difficult to know what to do or say to comfort and help that person. It is not easy to know what to do or say to make the grieving parent know you care. Share provides this brochure in order to help those who care about grieving parents figure out the best way to provide much-needed support.
It is not uncommon for bereaved parents to feel as if no one cares or understands what they are experiencing. Ways to Support a Parent Whose Baby Has Died will guide you through the first days, weeks, months and even years after a baby has died. Most grieving parents need more time than society typically allows for grieving the death of a baby. This brochure gives practical advice as to appropriate things to say and ways to offer help now and during future times that may be difficult.
There is also a special section for those whose coworker has experienced the death of a baby. The workplace can be a confusing and difficult place once someone's baby has died, and this brochure gives meaningful tips as to how the person's co workers can make the transition back to work a little easier.
For additional information, please visit our downloadable resource page.
