Stillbirth Support Group

This community is dedicated to those who have been impacted by a stillbirth. A stillbirth occurs when a fetus which has died in the uterus, during labor, or during delivery exits a woman's body. For help and support, share your experiences and learn how others coped. Don't forget that you are not alone.

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Hi there!

i was wanting to donate products/toys to the BC Women's and Children's Hospital and was wondering what everyone thinks would be good to donate to the babies, and their parents. especially ones that have lost their babies...I am donating money, but would like to do more...was there something you would have like to have in the hospital? anything that would have helped you feel more comfortable or at ease? thanks guys! love you all :)
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Maybe blankets? That way they can keep the blanket that their baby was in. I know that when I had my baby, I was lucky enough to have family to think about this stuff and I am so grateful that I have that to remember her by. I was not in any state to think of these things. Just an idea.
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Thanks! Great idea! I know I would have enjoyed that too!
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Baby clothes. I didnt think to bring any with me when I had Brooklynne.
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I think baby clothes would have been great too...especially little ones. I had and outfit and then my mom took it home and when they came to take pictures I had nothing but a blanket.

Also - maybe some little booties or socks..something little to keep in the memory box after the funeral.

Disposable cameras

Just some ideas
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The hospital and staff were wonderful when we had ella. They dressed her in a little shirt and a diaper...we had clothes, but didn't want to put them on her, she was just so tiny, fragile, and her body was going so fast it would have been so hard to get them on her. The hospital also put a little bow in her hair, and wrapped her in baby blankets, and a beautiful knitted blanket. They matched it all in purple. I smell those blankets and hold them every day.
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We were given a hand painted box with a blanket, hat, baby's hospital bracelet and a card with her footprints on. I treasure her footprints the most.

(On a more practical note, some of those huge pregnancy pads would have been great. We had to stop at the pharmacy on the way home to buy some sanitary towels. Also some disposable breast pads. When my milk came in and overflowed, I couldn't go to a maternity shop and buy some, and neither could my boyfriend. It was horrible.)
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thanks for all of those ideas! they're great! disposible cameras would have been great for me. I would have loved to get more pics of my son.
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