The Resources

Emily, A Child in Heaven
 
by Deborah Lycett
Book
A moving account of the unexpected stillbirth of the author's second child Emily.
The Death of a Child - a book for families
 
by Tessa Wilkinson
Book 
Written by one of the bereavement counsellors from Helen House, this book is in 3 parts, a straightforward section with practical help and advice, a simple picture story, which can be shared with Children, and a selection of Readings, poems and prayers to provide comfort in time of need.
 A Heartbeat Away
 
by Flappy Lane Fox
Book 
Finding Hope after grief and loss - a compilation of poetry and writings to help people in overcoming loss. 
Waterbugs and Dragonflies
 
by Doris Strickney
Booklet 
A little booklet which contains a beautifully simple story to explain death to children, and to help adults to perhaps understand it a little better too. 
When our Baby Died
 
by The Child Bereavement Trust
Video 
Thirty minute video, made to help parents feel less alone following the loss of their baby
 Death at Birth
 
by The Child Bereavement Trust
Video and Booklet
 
A 2 part video with an accompanying booklet aimed for professionals who care for bereaved families, after the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after.
 Parents and Postmortems
 
by Dept of Health
DVD 
A DVD explaining about postmortems, specifically aimed at parents after their child has died.