Baby Loss Awareness

True: 1 in every 3 women you know will bury a child

False: These women are weak, and depressed

True:  Babyloss Momma's (and families) are a strong, tight-knit and grief-stricken group.

False:  There is nothing you can do to help.

Fact:  There is an endless amount of grace, prayer, and friendship that you can offer to those suffering after the loss of a child.

Top Ten Ways to "Be There" for someone you love who has suffered the death of a child.

1. Acknowledge their profound loss, right away.

2. Don’t say, “let me know if I can help.” They are not in a place where they can give direction right now. Offer an idea instead and just do it.

3. Send a card.

4.  Donate to a charity on behalf of their loss.  March of Dimes is a great place to start.

5. Drop off a care package. 

6. Buy them a memorial/remembrance gift with their child's name inscribed.

7. If you’re close, ask if you can come over and just “be” with them.  Sometimes no words are needed to convey you care.

8. When you see them, don’t be afraid to speak their child’s name. Saying you've been thinking about their baby means more than you'll ever know.

9. Keep contacting them to let them know you are thinking about them, even when they appear to be “over it” or back to their old selves, they will still be hurting, and will still need to know people have not forgotten about their child.

10. Try to remember and acknowledge important dates with them.