Pregnancy, newborn grief support group to meet Jan. 3

“In Our Hearts Forever,” a grief support group for those who have experienced a pregnancy loss, stillbirth or newborn death, will meet Tuesday, January 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Riverview Medical Center’s lower level conference center.

“In Our Hearts Forever” offers support during a difficult time. The group consists of people who have suffered the same losses and wish to encourage and comfort one another. The January meeting will address “Thinking about Getting Pregnant and Making it Through Pregnancy after a Loss.”

During meetings, attendees share the physical, emotional and spiritual struggles felt during the loss of a child. There is no pressure to participate in the discussion. The privacy of all attendees is respected. The support group has no religious affiliation, however religious beliefs and values may be discussed.

“In Our Hearts Forever” meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Riverview Medical Center’s lower level conference center. New members and support persons are always welcome, but the group asks that no children attend. No fee or registration is required. For more information, please email inourheartsforever@gmail.com or visit inourheartsforever@groups.facebook.com.

 


About Amy Van Meter

Amy Van Meter is a reporter with the VOICE newspaper and voiceofwr.com website. You can contact her at amy (at) voiceofwisconsinrapids.com

Leave a Reply