6 Ways To Remember Your Child After Miscarriage
Suffering a miscarriage or the loss of a pregnancy is one of the most heartbreaking and painful things you could go through. Experiencing the loss of a child can be isolating, and friends and family members feel distant in your grief.
After the tragedy of losing a child or a pregnancy, it can help to remember your child and celebrate their life and your time with them.
Healing doesn’t just end with joy; there can be moments of joy in the midst of sorrow. Here are 6 ways to remember your child after a miscarriage.
Give Your Child a Name
Depending on how far along you were when you miscarried, you may or may not have a name for your child. Regardless of how far along you were, naming your child is a great way to remember them and hold them close in your hearts and in your family. Remembering your baby by giving them a name allows you to honor them specifically, as a unique and special part of your life.
Give Back
A wonderful way to remember your child and to celebrate their life is to give back to the community around you. Maybe you can bring a meal to a family who is also experiencing a pregnancy loss, or maybe you can serve on a service project in your church or community.
Hold a Service for your Child
Whether you are mourning your pregnancy loss during your first trimester or on your due date, there is no time too early to hold a service for your child. Many hospitals will offer memorial and funeral services after 24 weeks, but if you are experiencing a miscarriage before 24 weeks, you can still ask the hospital if they do services or certificates to remind you of your baby.
Plant a tree or flower in memory of your child
The loss of life is never something to hold lightly. One way to have a miscarriage memorial is to plant a tree or other beautiful plant. Nothing can replace the life of the baby you lost, but by planting a flower or tree, you can have a living source of green to remind you of your child.
Get a Special Piece of Jewelry to Remember Your Child
Many mothers like to buy a special piece of jewelry to remember their child. Maybe for you this is a necklace with your child’s birth stone, or a bracelet with your due date engraved on it. With a beautiful piece of jewelry, you can hold your baby’s memory close to your heart.
Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. When you observe this month or even the Remembrance Day of October 15th, you honor the memory of your child as well as encourage other parents who have experienced similar loss. At Foreknown Ministries, we host a specific event in Colorado Springs called Wave of Light where hundreds of families from all over Colorado come together to honor and remember their babies.
Need more support? Here are your next steps:
Text “4Help” to 719.626.8486 to connect with a parent who’s been in your shoes.
Download the Where Do I Go From Here e-Book to equip you with tools to process your loss.
Start the Your Journey to Joy Course. This self-guided course will connect you to Foreknown Co-Founders Alyson and Kelsi as they lead you on a journey through your pain. This content has helped hundreds of women find hope, create a plan, and start a process of healing after pregnancy loss with Jesus.
