My Nonprofit Reviews

There is no greater loss than the loss of a child. When faced with such a tragedy, pain takes over, and many couples need a special helping hand to take those first steps of their grief journey. There are choices and opportunities there in this time that can have long-term impacts on their healing. The Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas are these lights in the darkness who come into their sacred space to help them navigate the experience. As a delivery nurse, I can speak for all perinatal healthcare staff that having this kind of extra support for our patients is beyond valuable. And, to tell these grieving parents that a Bereavement Doula is at no cost to them is so important. Everyone deserves the best care, and these special doulas help with planning, birth, and the precious time after to make the most out of every second with their precious baby. The time goes by so quickly and this doula is instrumental in their whole experience. In the future, mom and dad will know they made the most out of that time, they collected memetos to treasure, and they were supported fully in their tragedy. The support groups and events they host take their care beyond the hospital beside and allow them to meet other families who understand their journey. That support extends life-long, because we all know that grief, itself, is life-long.