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Pediatric / Pregnancy
Bereavement Services
The loss of a pregnancy or
the serious illness, injury or death of a child is a tragedy
shattering the cohesiveness of a family as each person tries to
deal with their grief. Reactions to loss may be frightening, and
vary greatly from person to person. The Children's Hospital of
Southwest Florida recognizes the impact of fetal, infant, or
child loss, and reaches out to families in need through a
variety of services.
Families are offered
support from professionals in the field of grief and
bereavement. Support may include on going emotional support,
referral to community resources, educational materials, and
grief education programs for community groups, businesses, and
professional organizations. Support may be provided in the home,
at the office, by telephone, or through support groups. There is
no charge for these services, and no time limit to when support
begins or ends.
For more information or to
request services contact the Pediatric / Pregnancy Bereavement
coordinators at: 239-432-3672.
Bereaved Parents of Southwest Florida
In conjunction with its
bereavement services, The Children's Hospital of Southwest
Florida supports two groups for parents who have lost a child.
Professionally guided, the pregnancy and infant loss support
group is for parents or other caregivers grieving the loss of a
baby from conception to one year of age. The child loss support
group is for parents of children who were over a year old when
they died. Sharing feelings with others who are bereaved helps
begin the journey of healing and often validates and normalizes
the parents' experiences.
Meetings are held on the
third Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Starting
October 16, 2007 the meetings will be held at HealthPark Medical
Center in room HP1A located on the first floor by the cafeteria.
There are no fees or
religious affiliations. For more information please call,
239-432-3672.
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