Burial. No matter how far along you were, a burial gives you, your close friends and family members (if you choose to have them present) an opportunity to say goodbye to your baby. Many funeral homes will do a burial for a very low cost (or free).
Name your baby. No matter how far along, it can be helpful to name your baby. Even a nickname can be helpful.
Write a letter to your baby. Share all the things that you wished to tell them.
If you are more creative, write a poem or create a piece of art.
Plant a tree. Nurturing and caring for a plant or tree can be very therapeutic.
Buy and read a special book to your baby. “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch is a beautiful book about love after baby loss.
Have a balloon release in honour of your baby.
Celebrate due dates or birth dates by baking a cake, buying a card or lighting a candle.
Tell your story. Share your baby’s name. Connect with other parents who have experienced loss.
Create a space in your home that has mementos of your pregnancy and baby.
Get a tattoo.
Pay it forward and donate to PILSC in memory of your journey and baby.
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