creating memories for bereaved families
Families experiencing perinatal loss are at a distinct disadvantage. While many of us find comfort in our memories of loved ones who have passed away, those experiencing the death of an infant before or shortly after death have few memories to draw upon in times of sadness and sorrow.
While some may believe parents do not want to remember or relive the brief time spent with their baby, parents often feel very differently. In fact, reliving those memories is a way to remember and feel close to their baby. A common fear of many parents is that their baby will be forgotten.
No baby is too small to be remembered...
Healing Hearts Media believes that memories are key to healing. We want every family experiencing the loss of an infant to have the best and most compassionate care possible because we understand just how much is at stake.
If proper care, time, and attention are not given to a family in the moments following a baby's death, it is possible that a family may have nothing to help them remember their baby. This can lead to complicated and unresolved grief adding an additional burden to an already vulnerable family.
Research involving interviews with parents experiencing perinatal loss demonstrates the perceived value of keepsakes and mementos, and photographs have been noted as the most treasured of these keepsakes. With the advancement of technology, we have been able to offer hospitals a way to create touching video memories of the last moments spent with their infant.
While caregivers are taking extra time to help create and capture these moments, we have found that families are profoundly touched by the level of care, compassion, and respect given to their precious baby, regardless of the gestation. This greatly increases their overall hospital experience and may even contribute to a healthy grieving experience.
We believe this cutting edge software will catapult hospitals into a new era of bereavement care! Email us today and find out how you can make a difference in the lives of your patients!
Garrett, 19 week twin
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