Resources

These are resources that can provide support for you in your journey of grief.

M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) is a Christian, non-profit organization that reaches out to families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death.  They publish free bi-monthly newsletters, hold two commemorative ceremonies each year, and host a variety of support groups in the Dallas | Fort Worth area. They also have chapters in Arkansas, Missouri,Oklahoma, and Washington; including five additional Texas chapters in Amarillo, Bryan | College Station, Houston,Texarkana, and Wichita Falls.

Stillbirthday -The mission of stillbirthday is to validate a pregnancy loss as the birth, and death, that it is. They have a website that contains a plethora of infomation on loss and a forum to get support. They also support women through pregnancy loss by providing printable birth plans and doulas who can support families in person prior to, during or after birth. They aim to come alongside families from the beginning of their parenting journey, whether through rearing or grieving and provide support for birth in any trimester.

Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope is a place for grieving mommies to come together and share our stories and our faces with others who may be looking for reassurance that they are not alone. At Faces of Loss, Faces of hope you can read hundreds of other stories, and see hundreds of other faces like theirs, all in one place. Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope brings awareness to the issue of pregnancy/infant loss and that by telling the world we are not afraid to show our faces and tell our stories, barriers will be broken down. Taboos will be broken, and lines of communication will be opened.

My Forever Child creates beautiful keepsake and personalized jewelry for parents of babies who have passed away. My Forever Child was born out of a desire to create unique keepsakes for those touched by the loss of a child. No matter what age the child died at, it is very important for the grieving parent to have their child remembered and acknowledged. Even though the child is not with them physically, the parental feelings of love do not disappear. Parenthood is not measured by the length of time spent raising a child. The child is always in the parent's heart, hence the phrase "My Forever Child".

Still Standing online magazine that provides support through infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. It it their mission to show the world that in the midst of grief, we are still standing. The online magazine encourages women and men to embrace life. It connects hearts of grieving people from around the globe who have had similar life experiences. As it is a resource for mommies and daddies, it is also a resource for family, friends and even medical professionals so they will know how to walk alongside the grieving parents.  

Molly Bears is a non-profit organization that provides weighted bears for grieving parents. These bears are hand made and designed specifically for each child. These bears weigh exactly the same as the baby who has passed away weighed. It is comforting to the parents to be able to hold the exact weight of their child in their arms. 

A Heart To Hold’s mission is to offer comfort to families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss by creating and sharing the gift of a weighted handmade heart. These weighted hearts are perfect to snuggle with and hold. Each heard is given with love and can give healing as the hurting parents can hold the exact same weight as their baby.