Wisconsin
Parental Rights After Miscarriage (as of October 2023): In Wisconsin, parents have the right to the release and burial of their child. (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.
Bereaved Parents of Madison
Supporting parents who have experienced pregnancy loss or any nature of infant death.
UW Health
The UW Health Hope After Loss Clinic offers a warm and supportive atmosphere for those who have experienced pregnancy loss.
Moreland OB-GYN
When your baby dies through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or newborn death, there may be times when reading about the “normal” feeling of grief is not enough. Often it is helpful to talk about your experience with other parents who have experienced a similar loss. These patients help each other through difficult times that friends and family sometimes may not understand.
You do not have to be a current patient at the below medical centers to join these support groups.
Mikayla’s Grace
We’ve collected a breadth of resources to further help families who’ve experienced loss, along with resources for those who may have not experienced the loss of a child directly but want to provide support for their friends or family who have.
A Little Something
I recently teamed up with Opal Stone, owner of Wild & Precious Boutique here in Grafton, WI. Together we have created a Pregnancy Loss Support group called Angel Mommas. Our mission is to gather together to honor our angel babies while healing and supporting one another. Together we create items for the Joy Bomb care packages.
Children’s Wisconsin
We understand how painful and difficult it can be to lose a child. That's why Children's Wisconsin offers programs to help patients and families cope with the unthinkable.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Parishes across the archdiocese offer a variety of grief support groups for children and adults. The list provided on the page contains information that has been shared with this office and may not be a complete listing of all available groups. Please contact your parish if there is not a group listed near you.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services
A list of local support groups.
Gundersen Health System
Gundersen recognizes that supporting those who are grieving is an important part of family-centered healthcare. We understand that grief is a personal journey, not a point in time. Your experience might differ from others' experiences, even those close to you.
Pro-Life Wisconsin
A list of local resources and books.
Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematories
An in-depth list of local support groups and other resources.
Share
Share offers in-person and online support groups for grieving families in Wisconsin.
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Offers several support groups for bereaved parents and families around Wisconsin.
Kull Counseling
The miscarriage support group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 12-1 p.m. virtually. To sign up for the group please email me at julie@kullcounselingmadison.com by the preceding Tuesday by noon. The group is open to those in and around the Madison, WI area.
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
A list of local resources for grieving families.
Our Lady of Hope Clinic
St. Catherine Ministry is blessed to partner with Our Lady of Hope Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin, to accompany families through miscarriage. It may be that you or a loved one have just received the sad news of a miscarriage. Or, the miscarriage is already underway. Perhaps, you want to know what is next after miscarrying. Our mission at St. Catherine Ministry is to accompany you. Whether it is providing miscarriage kits, referring for a burial site, or simply talking through the pain and crying with you, we want to help. We have been there, too.
Public Health Madison and Dane County
An in-depth resource guide for stillbirth, miscarriage, and infant loss.
Life’s Connection
Our experienced medical and counseling professionals put you first. We are proud to provide a high quality level of customer service, medical experience, and commitment to health and wellness to all our patients. We walk your journey providing you with confidential medical services, counseling, education and material support. Call us today to make well informed decisions about your pregnancy. We are here for you.
Halos of the St. Croix Valley
A list of resources, including miscarriage kits, care packages, books, and support groups.
Vida
Have you or a loved one experienced a miscarriage? You are not alone. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) estimates that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Vida has information and support as you work through your grieving process. Whether you have just been given the diagnosis of a pregnancy loss and want to connect with a nurse regarding the use of a miscarriage kit or need resources to help you process your grief, we are here for you.
Konrad-Behlman
The wonderful thing about technology is that it can bring people together from all over the globe to make it easier for you to find information and support networks in your time of need. The following are some of the tools available to assist you in your healing journey. If you’re still having trouble locating helpful information or finding what you need, contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.
Elizabeth Ministry International
Members of Chapters offer prayer and blessings, direct service, peer support, mentoring, educational materials, spiritual nourishment and inspirational resources to women in their faith community.