Fetal+or+Infant+Loss


 * Suggestions for patients following a fetal or infant loss.**

After experiencing a fetal or infant loss, women will often feel confused, overwhelmed, sad, hopeless, angry and/or numb. Perinatal providers should be equipped to help link clients to services after a loss.

The Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program proposes the following for All Providers:
 * Listen to Her Story
 * Inform her about [|Contra Costa Crisis Center](CCCC) for Grief Counseling: 1-800-837-1818
 * Complete one page [[file:ccrmc/FIMR Referral Form 5-31-13.pdf|FIMR Referral Form]] and fax to CC FIMR at 925-313-6708
 * Take time to make the "Initial Call" with her. Information will be collected by CCCC and then she will be called back.
 * If assistance to link to CCCC is declined, check in periodically; there is no "right" time for grief counseling. A women will decide when the time is right for her.

CCCC provides individual and group bereavment support following a loss at **no cost for Contra Costa residents**. Information will be collected and then she will be called back.

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