Oregon
Parental Rights After Miscarriage (as of October 2023): In Oregon, parents have the right to the release and burial of their child, and - if in a hospital setting - can request a disposition certificate. (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.
State of Oregon
A list of resources and local support groups.
Hope Clinic for Women
It is common for some who have gone through an abortion, miscarriage, or stillborn birth to experience thoughts and emotions that are difficult to process. These uneasy feelings can come on immediately or can suddenly hit you weeks, or even years, after the event. The most important thing to know is that you are not alone in this experience. Reaching out for support following a pregnancy loss is normal and encouraged. We offer peer support for those experiencing reproductive grief as well as referrals for mental health providers.
Nora Madelyn Fund for Infant and Child Loss
If your child has died, we are very sorry for your loss.
We know we can’t take away your pain, but we can offer understanding and comfort.
The Nora Madelyn Fund for Infant and Child Loss provides support and resources to bereaved families who have experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a infant/child in our community.
Always in My Heart
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby. We know how heartbreaking this can be. Millions of mothers, fathers and parents-to-be, the world over, understand this unique and real type of pain. Always in My Heart is a non-profit organization founded to unite and connect those who find themselves on this difficult journey. This is a place where we will love, support, and carry one another along the path to peace and hope. At Always in My Heart we believe that sharing our stories will not only help heal our own hearts, but will help others find healing as well; allowing us all to remember the sweetness of carrying our babies, and allow us to carry each other as we go.
Share
Share offers in-person and online support groups for grieving families in Oregon.
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Offers several support groups for bereaved parents and families around Oregon.
WellMama
WellMama’s pregnancy and infant loss peer support groups are open to people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a child in infancy.
Earth Mama Organics
A list of resources and support groups.
Oregon Health & Science University
You are in an unimaginable situation. We want you to know you are not alone. We understand that your child will always be a rich part of your family story. There is support for your grief journey that allows you to hold your cherished memories close. The death of a child is not something you get over, it is something you learn to live with. We hope these resources will help you do that.
Partners in Care
Partners In Care offers in-person bereavement support groups for a variety of needs. These classes are available at no cost and open to anyone in the community. Please call (541) 382-5882 and ask for Carla to get more information and to register.