Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Losing a baby is a heartbreak like none other, and for our Blooma mamas who endure this, we offer tender comforts. Whatever your experience—a miscarriage, a stillbirth—you are loved, supported, and dearly welcomed here.

We have provided a list of therapist, support group and links to other resources below. Please use this list and resources page to support you through this journey. You are not alone and Blooma wants to make sure you are getting the love and support you need as you grieve and processes your loss.

We understand that it can be hard, even unthinkable to come back to Blooma and be in a space where mothers are pregnant, and babies and children play. We want you to know that we honor your sadness, grief and want to hear from you. Please call or email Sarah directly so that we can give you what you need.

Please know we're here for you at Blooma, holding you and your angel baby in our hearts.

Resources

Suzanne Swanson, PhD, LP. Specializes in Pregnancy & birth issues, postpartum, loss/trauma, mothering. 1108 Grand Ave., Suite 2, St. Paul, MN 55105. Phone: 651-221-9709
Krista Post, MA, LP. Specializes in Infertility, pregnancy & infant loss, birth trauma, postpartum issues, parenting. 4500 Park Glen Rd., Suite 150, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Phone: 612-296-3800
Deborah Rich, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist. Coordinator, Fairview Perinatal Loss & Perinatal Mood Disorder Services. drich1@fairview.org Phone: 612-672-7656
Faith's Lodge. Faith's Lodge provides a place where parents and families facing the serious illness or death of a child can retreat to reflect on the past, renew strength for the present, and build hope for the future. In its North Woods setting, Faith's Lodge provides a peaceful escape for families to refresh their minds and spirits while spending time with others who understand what they are experiencing. Families who have lost a child, age 20+ weeks gestation through 19 years, within the last three years may check-in to Faith's Lodge Tuesday through Saturday and may stay from one to five nights, once per year. info@faithslodge.org, 612-825-2073
Faces of Loss. http://facesofloss.com/. There are hundreds of women bravely and openly sharing their stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss on personal blogs, all over the world, and others who are looking for a way to share their stories with others. Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope is a place for us to come together and share our stories and our faces with others who may be looking for reassurance that they are not alone. It is the hope is that Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope becomes a place for new members of this "babyloss club" to come and read hundreds of other stories, and see hundreds of other faces like theirs, all in one place. It is also the hope that Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope brings awareness to the issue of pregnancy/infant loss. I hope 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.
Bittersweet: Loss of a Multiple Birth or Gestation Group. Call for locations and information. Barbara Schaack, 952-854-1997
Missing Grace Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Support Groups – Maple Grove. For parents who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death. Maple Grove Covenant Church, 9350 Upland Ln. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369. 763-497-0709. Online support groups at www.missinggrace.com.
Pregnancy & Newborn Loss Support Group/Counseling – Metro Area. For parents who have experience pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death. Support Group: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 5-6:30pm Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina. Call Dave Englestad to register. 952-924-5708. Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville (counseling only). Call Holly Weist. 952-892-2585.
Pregnancy & Newborn Loss Counseling (Spanish speaking) The Seton Clinic – Catholic Charities, 1276 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55104?Contact: Jennifer Harvey. 651-603-0252.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group – St. Paul. For parents who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death.?2nd & 4th Mondays, 5-6:30pm; Free.?United Hospital, Garden View Medical Bldg, Rm. 4057. Contact: Annette Klein, RN. 651-241-6206.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group – Maplewood. For parents who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm; Free.?St. John's Hospital (HealthEast),?1575 Beam Ave., Breast Care Center Library, Maplewood, MN 55109.?Joann O'Leary, PhD. 651-326-3733
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group – Coon Rapids. For parents who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death.?Call for dates & times. Unity Hospital. 763-236-3420
Subsequent Pregnancy After Loss Support Group – Edina. For expectant parents who have had a pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant death.?2nd and 4th Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Call to register: Deb Rich, PhD, LP. 612-672-7656
http://www.pregnancypostpartumsupportmn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/6-10-Resource-List.pdf. A comprehensive list of MN resources for Pregnancy and Postpartum Support, including Infant Loss.
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep – To introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with the free gift of professional portraits. We believe these images serve as an important step in the family's healing process by honoring their child's legacy. http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/
Remembering Our Babies – October 15th http://www.october15th.com/ The Official Site of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.