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After the Loss of Your Newborn
Introduction
What is neonatal loss?
Caring for your baby’s remains
Creating memories
Ways to say goodbye
Your physical health
Your emotional health
The grief journey
Strategies for coping
Supporting children after the loss of a baby
Support for grandparents
Supporting friends and family
Resources
When you have lost a newborn baby, various healthcare providers and services may be involved to support you:
To talk with a registered nurse any time, day or night, call Health Link at 811.
NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank: Donating after a loss NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank offers support if you decide to donate your breastmilk after your loss.
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep An organization of professional photographers who volunteer their time to take photos of your baby.
Alberta Funeral Services Association Public Directory Search for a licensed funeral service provider.
Support for sexual violence and family violence Connect with helplines, victim services, shelters, and other supports.
Find a list of community and peer support groups as well as events and memorial services in your area in After Your Loss: Neonatal Loss, a guide created by the Alberta Health Services Pregnancy and Infant Loss Program. The list of resources starts on page 43 of the guide.
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