Ohio
Parental Rights After Miscarriage (as of October 2023): In Ohio, 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 and may receive a fetal death certificate and burial permit. (Please note: A report is mandatory if stillbirth occurs after 20 weeks of gestation.)
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.
CAP4KIDS
A list of local infant loss support groups.
Alive in My Heart
A list of in-person support groups, counseling, and other resources.
Sufficient Grace Ministries
Whether you have found your way to our page in search of support after finding out that your baby has no heartbeat or you are facing a life-limiting diagnosis for your little one, please know that we lovingly welcome you and would be honored to provide support and resources for your journey. At Sufficient Grace Ministries, we believe that every life matters, no matter how brief. We offer a myriad of in-person and virtual support services and resources for families walking through loss in any gestation of pregnancy and throughout infancy, as well as those who are navigating the unknowns of a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. You are not alone. We are here to walk with you.
Aultman Hospital
We know that we are unable to take the pain away from those who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. We hope you will find comfort for yourself, a family member or friend through the resources provided here for you during this difficult time.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Grief is normal after the loss of a baby. It can change every part of your life: your feelings, thoughts, actions, beliefs, health, and relationships with other people.
Some people say you have to let go and move on with your life, but they don’t tell you how.
We are here to help you start the healing journey. Below, are resources that will provide support and connection to others.
MetroHealth
Every first Wednesday of the month, a Cornerstone of Hope professional will hold space for women and their partners at MetroHealth to connect, talk or just listen. Within the group, families will have a safe and compassionate environment to express their feelings, emotions and experiences related to their grief. They will also have the opportunity to process grief, have their feelings normalized and learn healthy coping strategies.
TriHealth
Parents who have experienced pregnancy loss or neonatal death such as miscarriage, stillborn, ectopic pregnancy and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome can attend a monthly meeting offered by TriHealth. Parents share experiences and explore the natural feelings of anger, sadness and depression that accompany the grieving process.
Knox Community Hospital
The perinatal bereavement coordinators at KCH can assist and support families who have had a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or newborn loss. Our staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care for all, especially those experiencing such a tremendous loss. Our goal is to help families positively cope with their grief, and adapt through their stages of grief.
For additional information concerning our bereavement services program, please call 740.393.9785.
Share
Share offers in-person and online support groups for grieving families in Ohio.
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Independence – Cornerstone of Hope – Meets Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:00am. For more information, call 216.524.HOPE(4673) or email nicole@cornerstoneofhope.org
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center aims to provide families dealing with the loss of an infant with resources to help them cope and to connect them to others going through a similar experience.
Sign up to receive email updates from our bereavement team. We’ll keep you updated on upcoming events like our annual memorial services and regular support groups, and provide tips for managing grief during particularly difficult times of year.
The City of Columbus
An extensive list of resources and local support groups.
Cornerstone of Hope
Cornerstone of Hope’s Heart of My Heart program includes the following:
Support Groups—Held quarterly for parents. This group allows individuals and couples the opportunity to share this monumental loss and begin to heal together. Grief issues related to this type of loss will be explored, and we will also discuss the specific needs that arise from the loss of an infant.
Individual Counseling—Personalized grief counseling for individuals who have experienced the loss of an infant. In these sessions, our licensed professional counselors will support you on your personal grief journey.
Couples Counseling—Personalized grief counseling for couples who have experienced the loss of an infant. In these sessions, our licensed professional counselors will work with you as a couple as you journey together through your grief.
Mother’s Day Tea—This luncheon for mothers who have experienced infant loss is held annually in May.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Service—An annual remembrance service in October for parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss
Men Grieve Too—This monthly program for men who have lost a loved one features a different topic or theme for each event.
Mom’s Club—A monthly gathering for moms who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss and want to connect with other moms in a similar situation.
Hope Still Lives Project
A list of local resources and support groups.
OhioHealth
With the largest and most comprehensive grief program in central Ohio, we can help you understand and cope with your loss in a way that encourages personal healing and growth.
Diocese of Columbus
A list of resources for infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss.
Sophia’s Wings
One in four pregnancies will end in miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, or neonatal death. At Sophia's Wings, we understand the unique challenges that can arise as a result of pregnancy and/or infant loss and are committed to creating a safe environment for families to grieve and talk about their babies through individualized grief therapy.