Norwegian SIDS and Stillbirth Society
Norwegian SIDS and Stillbirth Society is a nationwide society for bereaved families whose babies have died suddenly and unexpectedly before or after birth (up to four years of age). The Society aims to prevent unexpected deaths in pregnancy and infancy, promote infant health and improve psychosocial health for bereaved families by
- providing peer to peer support to bereaved families
- disseminating information on infant health, baby care and how to prevent sudden infant deaths to health professionals and the general public
- disseminating information about grief and grief reactions
- encouraging professionals to give adequate support and long term follow up after the loss of a baby
- supporting and funding stillbirth and SIDS research, and research on bereavement strategies
See also:
How to reduce the risk of SIDS
Brochures translated to English:
When a little child dies - In the mother’s womb, at birth, or during the first years
Advice on arrangements following a death. For parents who have lost a young child
Grief in young children [Små barns sorg]. Published by the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs [Barne-, ungdoms- og familieetaten (Bufetat)]. You can download the brochure at Bufetat's website http://www.bufetat.no at this direct link.
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