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Dear bereaved parents and those who support them,

If you are new to Bereaved Parents of Madison: welcome. We are glad you have found us and are so sorry you are here. We hope you find this newsletter helpful in some small way on your grief journey. Bereaved Mother's Day — and Mother's Day, hot on it's heels —  can make the month of May bittersweet. Read on for an in person Bereaved Mother's Day event happening on Sunday, self-care for Mom and more.
Pop-up In-Person Support Group for Bereaved Mother's Day
Sunday, May 1, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, at Panera Bread on University Ave.

Bereaved Mother’s Day was started in 2010 by Carly Marie Dudley after her son Christian was stillborn. She wanted to help heal the hearts of other grieving mothers and let them know that they aren’t alone. It's a day dedicated to women who feel overlooked on the traditional Mother’s Day each year.

In honor of Bereaved Mother's Day, let's gather in an impromptu, casual environment to talk and share our babies. This event is open to moms and dads (no children or babies please). We will try to reserve the separated room for privacy if it's available.

Feel free to bring your photos, photo books, or memory items. We would love to see them 🧡

Click here to learn more.
Support for Families
Many BPoM in-person support, group meetings, and events are suspended until further notice. 
Your health and safety are important to us; we also want to find ways to keep supporting you. We are working on ways to make virtual connections with you during this time.

Join us on Facebook! 
You can find our public Facebook page here or request to join our private Facebook page here. Our private page is a great place to connect with other loss families and share your thoughts and feelings, good, bad, or in between.
If you need one-on-one peer support during this time please call us at (920) 643-0217.
We will connect you with a HUGS volunteer. 
May Support Events
Not all the events listed below are BPoM events. Please check the individual organization websites to see how, or if, they will be hosted.
5/1: BPoM Pop-up In-person Support Group
1:00 - 2:30 pm at Panera Bread
In honor of Bereaved Mother's Day, let's gather in an impromptu, casual environment to talk and share our babies. This event is open to moms and dads (no children or babies please).
5/1: Bereaved Mother’s Day Conference
In Milwaukee or virtually
Find hope and healing at the 3rd Annual Bereaved Mother’s Day Conference - A Healing Collective, a very special event specifically created to help renew a grieving mother’s heart. 
5/5: Kull Counseling Miscarriage Support Group  (1st Thursday)
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Email julie@kullcounselingmadison.com for more information.
5/8: Alana Rose Foundation's Mourning Coffee Monthly Support Group (2nd Sunday)
8:00 am
Email alanarosefoundation@gmail.com for virtual meeting information.
5/9: Bo's Heavenly Clubhouse (2nd Monday)
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Support meetings at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop in Beaver Dam
5/12: GPS Hope Janesville (2nd Thursday)
6:30 pm
5/19: Compassionate Friends Monona (3rd Thursday)
7:00 - 8:30 pm
The support group is meeting virtually. Please email Gina at gma2293@gmail.com for details.
5/19: BPoM Support Group (3rd Thursday)
7:30 - 9:00 pm
All loss families are welcome to join this support group. Note: We will meet virtually through Zoom. Please watch our Facebook page or website for details.
5/23: Bo's Heavenly Clubhouse (4th Monday)
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Support meetings at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop in Beaver Dam
5/24: BPoM Rainbow Pregnancies of Madison Support Group (4th Tuesday)
6:00 pm
Note: We will meet virtually through Zoom. Please email rpom@bereavedparentsofmadison.com for details.
Featured Article
A safe space to bring your emotions to the yoga mat
Lead by Jessica Pumple, 2020

A video guiding you through a postpartum yoga flow for the bereaved mother. Honor your postpartum body with this gentle, tender practice. 
Click to play video.
News & Opportunities
Share your story
Do you have something you’d like to share with other bereaved parents about your child(ren) or loss journey? We are seeking stories, poems, songs or art from parents about holidays or meaningful moments to feature in our upcoming newsletters. We’d love to hear from you! Submit a story idea here.

Check out our newsletter archive or member stories page to read other stories and find additional resources.
Volunteer with us!
Are you interested in volunteering with BPoM? We have opportunities to get involved from as little as 1 or 2 hours of your time once a year or monthly. We’d love to hear from you. Please complete our Time and Talent Survey if you’re interested in learning more about how you can get involved.

Upcoming Training Webinars & Conferences

Other Opportunities

  • Baby Loss Remembrance Photography — Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS)’s mission is to introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with a free gift of professional portraiture. Their hospital services have been limited due to the pandemic. You can send your own photos to NILMDTS for professional digital retouching.
  • Help Us Advocate for the Stillbirth Tax Credit - We are excited and hopeful to share that the stillbirth tax credit bill (LRB 1753) has been introduced this legislative session. Watch and listen to Amanda’s story and why she is advocating for this bill. Please contact your representatives and advocate with us. Bills can move quickly through legislation and we do not usually get much advance notice of advocacy opportunities. We will do our best to keep you updated!
  • Recommended Reading - We have a suggested reading list available on our website and you can request a free copy of a book (or electronic version) that interests you by filling out our Book Request Form. 
  • Infant Loss Support Directory — The Children's Health Alliance of WI has a list of bereavement resources listed by county around the state of Wisconsin. This is a valuable resource for families and providers.
  • Help Make Handmade Baby Blankets and Gowns —Mikayla's Grace is looking for volunteers to make handmade items for their Angel Memory Boxes. You may have gotten a similar box during your stay in the hospital.
  • BPoM Brochures Available — We provide free brochures about our organization and support services to any facility that supports our families. Request brochures here.
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