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practical help and hope-filled encouragement as you navigate life after pregnancy and infant loss
top free resources
favorite downloads for grieving moms
The Ultimate Resource Bundle
Our best, loss-specific, curated collection of resources
Hope for the Hurting
A 7-day free devotional for those looking for hope
Funeral Planning Guide
For those planning a funeral or memorial service for a baby
“The Morning has been an integral resource as I've processed my loss. I love the articles, downloadable resources, the podcast, and the community!”
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“I first found the Morning when I was looking for a hospital bag check-list for a family having a baby with a life-limiting diagnosis. Then I found this community and although I haven't been very active, I have come on here. The Christian hope and understanding has been a comforting sensation. And now I came back looking for resources about pregnancy after loss.”
A GRIEVING MOM
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March of Dimes explains it this way: "Grief is all the feelings you have when someone close to you dies.” So in most cases, what you’re feeling is normal.
To learn more about what grief is & what to expect when you’re grieving, click here!
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There are many ways to find a good counselor including searching organizations like CCEF, Global Counseling Network, Psychology Today, and more. We recommend finding someone who is trained and experienced in grief counseling, trauma, or women’s issues, and if you are a Christian, finding someone who shares a similar faith. To learn more about starting counseling and how to find a good fit for you, click here.
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There are many great books about suffering, grief, faith, and baby loss. Here is a list of our favorites!
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Parenting grieving children while grieving yourself can be challenging. Even if your living children come after your loss, books can be helpful tools in understanding grief and helping them to process their loss. Click here to see a list of favorite books for grieving children compiled by our community.
the joyful mourning podcast
Join over 360k other listeners in hearing stories of real moms like you who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, and how they’re seeing joy even amidst their mourning. With over 200 episodes, sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin.
“I have a hard time putting my feelings and thoughts into words so hearing Ashlee and other moms speak about their pain, hardships, and also their journey through grief to finding joy again really helps me not feel so alone. It helps me to understand my feelings more as well…. The website with the guides and resources is also an extremely helpful tool after a loss!”
DL, A FELLOW LOSS MOM