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I wanted to compile a list of resources for people who are going through a loss or have gone through a loss.  If you know of any that you think should be included, feel free to comment and I can get it added.

Angel Pics - Offers free photo retouching for up to 2 pictures of your baby. 

Artful Ashes - Handmade glass art memorials

CDH International - Support for families who have a child diagnosed with CDH (congenital diaphragmatic hernia)

Ever After Ezra - Helps provide families with keepsakes and memories for their lost child.

Hope Mommies - Christian based loss group.  You can donate a Hope Box to be provided to a hospital for a bereaved family.

It Takes a Herd - Resources and support groups for loss families.

Meal Train - Can set up a calendar for individuals to sign up to provide meals for someone going through a loss.

M.E.N.D. - Provides support and resources for families dealing with loss.

Molly Bears - Provides weighted bears for loss families.

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep - Will send a photographer for free to take pictures of your baby at the hospital when you are dealing with a loss.

Pregnancy After Loss Support - Offers support for women going through a pregnancy after a loss. 

Reece's Blueprint - Provides resources for families dealing with child loss by providing funding and sponsorships to other programs that aid families. 

Return to Zero - Resources for bereaved parents.

Soft - Support Organization for Trisomy

Star Legacy Foundation - Working to provide research and awareness to prevent stillbirth.

Still Standing Magazine - Articles and resources for loss families.

The Cooper Project - Provides handmade necklaces for loss families.

The Finley Project - 7 Part Holistic Program for women who have experienced a loss.

TTTS Grief Support Group - Facebook Group for parents who had a loss due to Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. 


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