Stillbirth Resources

Organizations:

Angel Names Association. A charitable organization assisting families of stillborn children through programs designed to provide financial assistance for end-of-life expenses and counseling services, and funding for stillbirth research.
www.angelnames.org

First Candle/SIDS Alliance. National network of health care providers, parents, caregivers, and researchers to advance infant health and survival.
www.firstcandle.org

Hygeia Foundation. Institute for Perinatal Loss and Bereavement to provide support for grieving families from the loss of a pregnancy or newborn child, to address disparities in access to healthcare services for medically and economically underserved families with respect, dignity and advocacy and to provide advocacy and resources for maternal and child health.
www.hygeia.org

March of Dimes. Non-profit organization to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality
www.marchofdimes.com

M.I.S.S. Foundation. Nonprofit organization to provide crisis support and long term aid to families after the death of a child.
www.missfoundation.org

SIDS and Kids NSW. Non profit organiztion supporting families who experience the death of their baby or child during pregnancy, birth and infancy.
www.sidsandkids.org/nsw

International Stillbirth Alliance. Non-profit organization to raise awareness, educate on recommended precautionary practices and facilitate research on the prevention of stillbirth. ISA serves as centralized resource for sharing information and connecting organizations and individuals.
www.stillbirthalliance.org

Articles:

Pullen, Suzanne, San Francisco Chronicle, "Calling All Angels The stillbirth of a baby is a devastating occurrence. When are we going to find out why it happens? And when will we start talking about it?" March 5, 2006 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/05/CMG7BGPSU11.DTL.

Sugg, Diana K., The Baltimore Sun , "Cruelest mystery: death before life." March 24, 2002 http://www.pulitzer.org/year/2003/beat-reporting/works/sugg1.html

http://zuzuszanymama.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_zuzuszanymama_archive.html. A message to mothers.

http://www.blairblanks.com/jameshudson/james.exe. Photo essay of Baby James.

http://www.ISpokeWithMyChild.com. Photo essay by Daryl Logullo.

        
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