The Ontario Government is offering new supports for grieving families of stillborn children, including a new commemorative document of stillbirth, and by eliminating administrative fees for certified copies of stillbirth registrations. Grieving parents who experience a stillbirth in Ontario can apply online or by mail using the new Stillbirth Package application.
Upon request through the Stillbirth Package application, parents can receive up to four optional free documents:
Additional supports are available to grieving families through the Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network. To receive peer support services, families can visit pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca or call 1-888-303-7245 for more information.