Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Infant or Child Loss
Miscarriage involves a number of potential significant losses and is a complex grief that can involve an additional kind of suffering that is not necessarily present with other types of bereavement. Not only has a couple lost their baby, but they seldom get a chance for a funeral and burial. Elizabeth Ministry and the Life & Loss Center provide support for grieving families and appropriate burial vessels. The Life and Loss Institute also trains pastoral ministers and hospital staff to reach out to grieving families during this difficult time.
Stillbirth and other infant or child death is a lonely journey that can only be understood by another grieving family. Our mentors have been down that
same sad road.
Further Resources
Guiding Perspectives: Prayer, Sacred Scripture, Church Teachings and Natural Law provide more insight, inspiration and guidance on this subject.