Resources for bereaved parents
If you are here looking for information because your baby died, I am deeply sorry and sending you so much love. Sometimes you have a few weeks, a few days, or only a short few hours to make incredibly important decisions. Below are organisations that I have found helpful here in New Zealand. If you would like to add yourself, another charity or an organisation, please send us a message.
SANDS NZ
Sands New Zealand is a network of parent-run, non-profit groups supporting families who have experienced the death of a baby. We have over 25 groups/contact people around the country.
Government website which contains comprehensive Information for family and whānau experiencing the death of a baby or child. It covers miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal abnormality, newborn death, infant and child death and information for employers.
Baby Loss NZ
Baby Loss NZ supports hospitals, educates staff on the experience of baby loss, and provides
support items for them to give to parents. Our main service is the Active Parenting & Memory Making Service including our Care Bags.
The Grief Centre
Offering affordable and professional counselling services and support to anyone experiencing any form of significant loss.
Support and information to the many women and their families throughout New Zealand who grieve for the loss of their babies.