Forget Me Not

08/07/2025

Every week, we deliver evidence-based strategies to support families through pregnancy loss. Created by Jay CRNA, MS, specializing in obstetrical anesthesia, and Trina a bereavement expert, both with personal pregnancy loss experience.

01/04/2025

Physical recovery after stillbirth deserves thorough attention. From milk production to postpartum bleeding expectations, our comprehensive guide walks through essential physical education every stillbirth patient needs before leaving your care—helping prevent complications and emergency readmissions during their most vulnerable time.

31/03/2025

Preparing families for returning to their prepared nursery is one of the most heartbreaking aspects of stillbirth discharge. Learn practical, compassionate approaches to this conversation and other emotional preparations for the first 24 hours home in our latest evidence-based guide for L&D nurses.

29/03/2025

Discharge education after stillbirth requires more than just conversation. Our latest guide explains why written instructions are crucial, what to include, and how to present information in a way grieving parents can actually process. Part 1 of our 3-part series on supporting families through the most difficult transition from hospital to home.

https://forget-me-not.beehiiv.com/p/part-1-of-3-the-first-24hrs-after-the-stillborn-patient-is-discharged

27/03/2025

For many parents, leaving the hospital after stillbirth is when grief truly begins. With 68% of these mothers discharged in under 2 days, your preparation makes all the difference. This guide covers essential conversations to have before discharge: physical recovery expectations, emotional preparation, and practical first-day support. Learn how to help families navigate those critical first 24 hours when they return to an empty nursery.
https://forget-me-not.beehiiv.com/p/part-1-of-3-the-first-24hrs-after-the-stillborn-patient-is-discharged

19/03/2025

"The highest satisfaction with bereavement care was on dedicated postnatal bereavement wards."
Yet our survey of 150 nurses found only 1 unit had a dedicated bereavement room.
This week's newsletter explores the research behind why specialized spaces matter so profoundly for families experiencing IUFD.

18/03/2025

Research reveals that parents who initially decline photographs after stillbirth often deeply regret this decision later.

Research reveals parents who initially decline photographs after stillbirth often deeply regret this decision later.

17/03/2025

❤️ Self Care Moment: 🫶 "Compassion Fatigue is a secondary traumatic stress disorder resulting from caring for and helping traumatized or suffering people or animals." - Patricia Smith

15/03/2025

One bereaved mother shared: "We had a lab tech come draw blood at 2 AM and she congratulated us. She didn't know, and it was awful for all of us."
Small details like door markings can prevent devastating moments for families experiencing pregnancy loss. In today's newsletter, we explore five meaningful approaches that balance respect, privacy, and clear communication.

21/11/2024

Creating a safe, nurturing, and comforting space for grieving moms, dads, and their families can offer profound support as they process their loss. Every detail in a bereavement room carries significance—it serves as a sanctuary during their darkest moments, a place for reflection, remembrance, and healing. The following tips are designed to help you thoughtfully create spaces that provide solace and support for families navigating their grief.

23/05/2024

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29/04/2024

We’re so excited to announce we’ll be hosting our first-ever Pregnancy Loss Bereavement Training Event. We have three expert guest speakers lined up who specialize in supporting IUFD patients. This is for L&D, ER, OR, social workers, bereavement board members, or anyone who supports pregnancy loss. We will leave time for a Q&A session at the end. Please comment with any questions you’d like us to cover.

May 23rd, 11-12pm

Register at fmncorp.com/register

This is a live virtual event for healthcare professionals taking place of May 23rd, 2024 at 11-12pm CST. Join us for a live virtual training session with three expert speakers in perinatal bereavement care. This event will empower nurses with the tools and skills needed to connect and support grievi