Category: Support
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Ann Coyle, RN
Manager of Perinatal Bereavement Programs at Virtua Health As the overseer of the Perinatal Bereavement Program, Ann ensures that families grappling with the loss of a pregnancy or an infant have access to a comprehensive array of services aimed at providing solace and assistance. Furthermore, Coyle plays a pivotal role…
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Shandeigh “Nikki” Berry, PhD, RN, CNE and Ayden’s Aunt
Nikki Berry is the Assistant Nursing Professor at Saint Martin’s University in Washington State. Her research in perinatal loss, grief, and bereavement focuses on decreasing the emotional trauma parents experience in the wake of a life-limiting fetal diagnosis. When we stumbled across her research articles, we just knew we had…
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Melanie Pierucci-Stienstra
Melanie is a health coach, personal trainer, yoga teacher and wife to the best husband, Pieter. They just moved to the US (Cape Cod) after living (and giving birth) in Switzerland. Melanie’s pregnancy complications started during a routine 20 week ultrasound where they noticed some abnormal findings. After sending them…
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A Guide to Navigating the Holidays after Baby Loss: For Bereaved Parents and Those Who Love and Support Them
By Nicole Bruno and Desiree’ Miller – 2023 Surviving the Holidays After the Loss of Your Baby Nicole here, I hope you all are well and utilizing the care and resources you need to get by. The holidays are fast approaching, and I’m sure your anxiety around them as well. …
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Julie Shapiro
After a completely healthy pregnancy, her world was turned upside down when she was told that her daughter no longer had a heart beat. Her umbilical cord had gotten wrapped around her neck while she was moving into the birth canal.
The Blindsided - NJ PA Miscarriage Stillbirth NICU Infant Loss Support 