Resources
Everyone has their own experience with pregnancy and infant loss and we are all comforted along our journey in different ways. There is no one way to process a loss, and it is important to follow what feels right to you as you heal. Some parents want in-person support or counseling, some are more interested in online support from other parents who understand their loss and some parents prefer to heal privately through reflection and reading.
Group Support
Speaking with other families who have lost a baby can be helpful in many ways. Even though every family’s experience varies and everyone grieves differently, being supported by a group who understands some of the emotions you are feeling and the challenges you face daily can be very comforting. Check with your healthcare provider to see if any groups are available within their healthcare network.
Gathering Hope offers an annual in-person and virtual Christian event for survivors of miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant loss.
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling can be beneficial as you navigate your journey through grief. Your healthcare provider may have recommendations for therapists who specialize in bereavement. Check with your health insurance provider to see if your policy covers mental health services and to find covered providers. If you do not have coverage through your health insurance, some providers offer services on a sliding scale. Over the last two years, many providers have begun offering counseling services via telehealth if this would work better for your current season of life.
Below are additional resources for individual counseling:
Raphael House at St. John the Baptist, Edmond
Oklahoma County Health Department recommendations
Online Support
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support - resources and online support groups
Mommy to a Little Saint - private Facebook group for resources and support
Recommended Reading
After Miscarriage by Karen Edmisten
Grieving Together by Laura Kelly Fanucci and Franco David Fanucci
Blessed Is the Fruit of Thy Womb by Heidi Indahl
