Infant Loss Support
Bereavement Support
While we hope for joyful beginnings, we understand that some families face unimaginable loss. Your care team is here to provide compassionate care and emotional support during these difficult times.
We offer:
- Bereavement counseling and grief support resources
- Memory-making services for families who wish to honor their baby
- Referrals to local and national support groups
Our goal is to ensure no family faces this journey alone. Please speak with your nurse or care provider for confidential support.
Additionally, we are grateful to be able to provide this resource to families at Highpoint Health – Sumner and Highpoint Health – Riverview.
The Cuddle Cot
The Helen James Foundation, founded by Emily Long who lost her daughter Helen at birth, donated a beautiful Cuddle Cot to our facility in honor and memory of Emily's daughter. The Cuddle Cot is a cooling cradle that allows a baby who was born sleeping to stay with its family for up to three days after birth. This cradle provides precious extra time to families as they begin to navigate the grieving process. Learn more about the Cuddle Cot by watching the video below.
Grief Library
Another resource donated to Highpoint Health – Sumner by The Helen James Foundation is a Grief Library. Connecting with others who have experienced something similar is an often-understated path to healing. Grieving families and parents can find this connection through stories.
"When my husband Joel and I lost our daughter, Helen, we really relied on books. That helped us a lot to accept what had happened and to start to navigate through our grief." - Emily Long, Founder of The Helen James Foundation
Reading about how others have come to terms with their losses can be very useful to families in finding their own way through the grieving journey.
For more resources related to infant loss, visit our Community Resource Guide to find the local support you need.