During this time of grieving we hope that The Butterfly Box brings you and your partner some comfort to help heal. If you are looking for any additional information or assistance within in the community please see the list below.
Website
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network (PAIL)
Local perinatal support groups and information. An online Facebook-based support group is available as well.
www.pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca
Local perinatal support groups and information. An online Facebook-based support group is available as well.
www.pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca
Baby’s Breath Canada
National foundation focused on SIDS and dedicated to reducing all sudden and unexpected infant deaths including stillbirth
www.babysbreathcanada.ca
National foundation focused on SIDS and dedicated to reducing all sudden and unexpected infant deaths including stillbirth
www.babysbreathcanada.ca
Bereaved Families of Ottawa
Year-round perinatal loss support group, 1st Tuesday of every month 7-9 PM.
www.bfo-ottawa.org
Year-round perinatal loss support group, 1st Tuesday of every month 7-9 PM.
www.bfo-ottawa.org
First Place Options
Decision aid and coaching
www.firstplaceoptions.ca
Decision aid and coaching
www.firstplaceoptions.ca
Hope Box
Christian-faith support box including resources on pregnancy loss. $50 per box
www.hopebox.com
Christian-faith support box including resources on pregnancy loss. $50 per box
www.hopebox.com
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Remembrance photography
www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Remembrance photography
www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Ottawa Fertility Centre (OFC)
Psychology/counseling from Dr. Patricia Gervaize. An online Facebook-based infertility support group is available as well.
www.conceive.ca/items/dr-patricia-gervaize/
www.facebook.com/groups/450137625009049
Psychology/counseling from Dr. Patricia Gervaize. An online Facebook-based infertility support group is available as well.
www.conceive.ca/items/dr-patricia-gervaize/
www.facebook.com/groups/450137625009049
Parents Orphelins
Québec Association of parents grieving from perinatal loss, who aim to help other parents.
www.parentsorphelins.org
Québec Association of parents grieving from perinatal loss, who aim to help other parents.
www.parentsorphelins.org
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network (PAIL)
Local perinatal support groups and information. An online Facebook-based support group is available as well.
www.pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca
Local perinatal support groups and information. An online Facebook-based support group is available as well.
www.pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca
PAIL Circles of Support Group
Year-round support group meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month in Kanata.
www.pailnetwork.com/parents
Email:[email protected]
Year-round support group meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month in Kanata.
www.pailnetwork.com/parents
Email:[email protected]
Robertson Therapy and Counselling
Local counselors offering a variety of counselling services including perinatal loss and infertility.
www.robertsontherapy.ca
Local counselors offering a variety of counselling services including perinatal loss and infertility.
www.robertsontherapy.ca
Roger Neilson House
Variety of services for perinatal loss at 20+ weeks gestation, various support groups (perinatal loss, bereaved grandparents, bereaved siblings, etc.)
www.rogerneilsonhouse.ca
Variety of services for perinatal loss at 20+ weeks gestation, various support groups (perinatal loss, bereaved grandparents, bereaved siblings, etc.)
www.rogerneilsonhouse.ca
Still Standing Magazine
Information, stories and shared experiences.
www.stillstandingmag.com
Information, stories and shared experiences.
www.stillstandingmag.com
The Love and Loss Project
Support services, blog, and the “Baby Loss Survival Guide”.
www.lovelossproject.com
Support services, blog, and the “Baby Loss Survival Guide”.
www.lovelossproject.com
Wanted, Chosen, Planned
Information on pregnancy loss, stories and shared experiences.
www.wantedchosenplanned.com
Information on pregnancy loss, stories and shared experiences.
www.wantedchosenplanned.com
Books
“A Gift of Time: Continuing Your Pregnancy When Your Baby's Life Is Expected to Be Brief”
Amy Kuebelbeck and Deborah L. Davis
Amy Kuebelbeck and Deborah L. Davis
“A Guide for Fathers: When A Baby Dies”
Tim Nelson
Tim Nelson
“A Time to Decide, A Time to Heal”
Molly A. Minnick, Kathleen J. Delp, and Mary C. Ciotti
Molly A. Minnick, Kathleen J. Delp, and Mary C. Ciotti
“Bridge to Terabithia”
Katherine Paterson
Katherine Paterson
“Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby”
Deborah L. Davis
Deborah L. Davis
“Expecting Sunshine: A Journey of Grief, Healing, and Pregnancy after Loss”
Alexis Marie Chute
Alexis Marie Chute
“Grieving Dads: To the Brink and Back”
Kelly Farley
Kelly Farley
“Grieve Like a Man: Finding God’s Strength As You Walk Through Your Loss” – Christian resource
Jonathan Fann
Jonathan Fann
“I Will Carry You: The Sacred Dance of Grief and Joy” – Christian resource
Angie Smith
Angie Smith
“Love you Forever”
Robert Munsch
Robert Munsch
“Loving Your Baby: A Gentle And Practical Guide To Parenting Through Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death”
Shari Morach and Rachel Cooper
Shari Morach and Rachel Cooper
“Joy at the End of the Rainbow: A Guide for Pregnancy After Loss”
Amanda Ross-White and Lindsey Henke
Amanda Ross-White and Lindsey Henke
“No Matter What”
Debi Gliori
Debi Gliori
“Start Where You Are" Guided Journal
Meera Lee Patel
Meera Lee Patel
“The Lively Shadow: Living with the Death of a Child”
Donald Murray
Donald Murray
Video Links
100 Minutes with Aaron - Roger Neilson House Perinatal Hospice
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zYPwatwtHI
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zYPwatwtHI
When the Storm Hits - Father’s Grief Journey
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_-ibxtXO3g
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_-ibxtXO3g
Jacob - A Mother’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Story
www.vimeo.com/194173778
www.vimeo.com/194173778
Vegas Baby - Infertility and loss documentary in the US
www.vegasbabyfilm.com
www.vegasbabyfilm.com
CTV Ottawa - Roger Neilson House Perinatal Hospice – Aaron’s story
ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1229212
ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1229212