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Infant loss resources at Piedmont Augusta

Overview

he loss of a child is the most difficult thing parents ever face. No matter where you were in your life with your child - pregnancy, delivery or the first weeks and months after delivery - the death of your baby has changed your life forever. Piedmont offers our deepest sympathy to you in this difficult time. There are no words that can assuage your pain and grief. What we offer to you in this section is support and resources for your journey.

Piedmont Augusta offers hospital resources to help both while you are in the hospital and after you are home:

  • Annual “Walk to Remember” memorial service
    Our annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial is held Oct. 15 on the grounds of Piedmont Augusta, 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA. Our Women’s Services and Spiritual Care Services welcome families who have experienced the loss of an infant. We honor their precious lives with song, a guest speaker, candle lighting and the reading of your baby's name at your request. Regardless of your baby’s gestational age, Piedmont believes every baby’s life and story should be heard.
  • Support services
    The pain of a pregnancy loss or the loss of an infant does not have to be suffered in silence. Piedmont recommends a number of support groups and services that offer healing for you and your family.
  • Rachel’s Gift
    Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group: First four Thursdays at 7 p.m.
    Men’s only group: Second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
    Couple’s online group: Fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
    Website: rachelsgift.org/infant-loss-support-groups
  • Postpartum Support International
    Website: postpartum.net
    Contact: 1.800.944.4776
  • Suicide Crisis Hotline Number #988
    Website: 988lifeline.org
    Contact: 1.800.944.4776
  • Serenity Garden
    The Serenity Garden is located between the main entrance of Piedmont Augusta Hospital and the Outpatient Center Lab entrance. The garden was designed to offer a peaceful environment of respite for patients, family members, visitors, and team members. You may order a brick for the garden walk in memory of a Piedmont Augusta infant (up to 1 year old) through Piedmont Augusta Foundation.