Missouri
Parental Rights After Miscarriage (as of October 2023): In Missouri, parents have the right to the release and burial of their child, and - if in a hospital setting - will sign an authorization for final disposition. (Please note: A report is mandatory if stillbirth occurs after 20 weeks of gestation or if the baby weighs 12 ounces or more at the time of birth.)
The Compassionate Friends
If you are a member (or a friend) of a family that has suffered the death of a child, The Compassionate Friends is here to help you and provide support for the family. Feel free to contact TCF’s National Office at 877-969-0010 or nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org if you need assistance in finding a local Chapter or you have any other questions.
Mercy Health
Mercy HeartPrints is a very special program offered to provide support to families who experience the loss of a baby any time during pregnancy or the newborn period, including neonatal death, stillbirth, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy. It is designed to provide one-to-one support during hospitalization at Mercy Hospital and after discharge. Mercy HeartPrints support staff are trained in perinatal grief and provide support and comfort to bereaved families. They are available to work with families as long as needed to provide support through the grief process.
M.E.N.D.
Comfort. We know your pain and we strive to provide comfort through a variety of support groups, gatherings, and events. Don't think you're a "support group person?" Click here to learn what to expect at your first meeting.
Share
Share offers in-person and online support groups for grieving families in Missouri.
MU Health Care
MU Health Care’s Journeys- Pediatric Complex Care Team suggests the following websites and support groups.
CoxHealth
Sometimes you just need to know there's someone who understands. If this describes you, you might find one of these support groups helpful.
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
If you are experiencing any unusual spotting or bleeding while pregnant, call (314) 996-5433 to make an appointment to speak with a doctor or email us.