Pregnancy Loss Support and Services We Provide for Free
MEMORIALIZING YOUR BABY(S)
We provide information about weighted bears. We help the family decide on a theme and find a significant symbol that makes you think of your baby(s) to aid in grief support. We copy foot/hand prints.We make copies of photos.
A GIFT OF TIME
The Flexmort CuddleCot™ is a cooling bassinet that allows families to spend extra time with their baby, by regulating the infant's temperature. Numerous studies and anecdotal findings have shown the use of the CuddleCot helps the families cope with their loss.
We greatly appreciate United Way of Citrus County (FL) for their support in purchasing two of our CuddleCots
FUNERAL ORGANIZATION
We help the affected family to find a funeral home after pregnancy loss. We gather the funeral documents for the family to sign. We help the family determine the time and date for the funeral. We organize memorabilia for the funeral.We help locate a family gathering location after the funeral. We help the family find the final resting place.
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
Same-day photography services are available for capturing every feature of your baby. Our photographer will take family photos if desired, and pictures of your baby on the day of delivery. Photos will be professionally edited and released back to you in a password protected link. Special outfits or desired posing can be photographed upon request.
access to a Bereavement doula
We have a personal Bereavement Doula available to help guide you through your tragic journey following pregnancy or infant loss.
organization of a meal train
We setup a Meal Train for you. Meal Train is an app that organizes dates, meals, and volunteers to provide meals for your family. Friends are able to sign up for set dates to donate meals.
This service is recommended for the first two weeks after a pregnancy loss.
Bereavement Donor information
We provide mothers with the opportunity and information to donate their breast milk to a Mother's Milk bank in their state. We assist these mothers to become successful pumping mothers.
Weighted Bears
We donate a custom-made teddy bear that weighs the same weight as the loss baby. Many families find this a comforting part of the grief support we provide. We are grateful to be partnered with Bear Buddies. To order from the directly please use this link: https://bearbuddieshelp.square.site/
Little Grievers
Footprints On My Heart realizes children grieve differently than adults. Little Grievers is a way for children to come together, craft, and work through emotions with each other. We meet monthly to make new friends and keep their hands busy crafting while their hearts open to us and speak about their stories.
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Date night
Date night is held for couples that have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. You and your significant other will meet other couples and have conversations with people who know what you're going through.
following your loss
Emotional support
We are NOT grief counselors. We have suffered pregnancy losses which means we can, unfortunately, relate to the emotions that you and your family are going through during your loss.
We have dedicated Facebook groups including general support, Chasing Away the Storm (for pregnancy after loss), and Chasing the Rainbow (for families with rainbow babies).
Biweekly communication
After the first two weeks of your loss, a member of FOMH contacts your family to see if we can direct you to any services your family may need. You are not alone.