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Support after loss is a crucial step in healthy healing. Please don’t grieve alone.
Julianne is a certified bereavement doula with a passion for helping families through the grief and emotions that come with pregnancy loss, infertility, and still birth.
If you are navigating this journey and looking for support, please use the button below to book a no-charge bereavement session with Julianne.
Be Still Short Film
By Julianne Curtis
A mother-to-be faces her worst fear during a routine visit to her obstetrician.
In her third trimester, Caroline is at a routine visit to her obstetrician when the unthinkable happens. What follows is a brief look at the grief and experiences a bereaved expecting parent faces in a world where this pain is often hidden. Caroline and her partner begin a path of healing; allowing the support and resources around them to help be their guide.The film Be Still follows “Caroline” and her partner through the delivery of a stillborn baby, the emotional ups and downs and their recovery process.
Be Still is directed by Ben Hess. Julianne Curtis is the Executive Director. Be Still has won several awards.
Resources
Below you will find a list of regional and national resources for pregnancy loss, infertility and still birth.
I am continually updating this list to provide the most current and accurate resources. If you are a Northern Colorado professional who would like your services listed here, please contact us.
If you are a loss family and worked with a Northern Colorado business who provided you excellent support and would like to see them listed, please contact us and provide their information so I may get it added to the website.
Northern Colorado Resources
Grief Support
3 Hopeful Hearts (Northern Colorado)
Pathways Hospice (Northern Colorado)
Support Groups
Northern Colorado Funeral Resources
Photographers
National Grief & Loss Resources
Miscarriage and Stillbirth Websites and Groups
Stillbirthday – Support prior to, during and after birth in any trimester
Pregnancy After Loss Support – PALS supports courageous mamas pregnant again after a loss through connection with peers, awareness in the community, education of providers, and advocacy around the world – including a secure app for bereaved parents.
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc. – Pregnancy and infant loss support
A Heartbreaking Choice – Support for those who have terminated a much wanted pregnancy
Masters In Counseling: Coping With Loss – 115 helpful websites on grief and bereavement
The Compassionate Friends – Supporting family after a child dies
Miss Foundation – Counseling, advocacy, research, and education services to families experiencing the death of a child
Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death (MEND) – Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss support
Circle and Bloom – Free, guided meditation for healing and recovery
First Candle Program – Support for families who have experienced infant loss
Grieving Parents Support Group – Support for grieving parents
Infertility Support Groups
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (and Pregnancy Loss) – Support groups and resources
Sarah’s Laughter – Christian support for infertility and baby loss
Products for Physical Healing and Support
Caring Bridge – Free website service to share your story
Meal Train – Coordinate meals and support for a family
Nestled in the NICU – Support for families with babies in the NICU
Purposeful Gift – Organ and tissue donation
Memory/Comfort Boxes
Angels Above Baby Gowns – Denver – A group of volunteers that turn wedding gowns into burial gowns for precious angel babies that never make it home from the hospital.
Project Sweet Peas – Treasured keepsakes for bereaved families
Hannah’s Hope Boxes – A box filled with resources to help families grieve pregnancy losses
Perfect Joy Ministries – Boxes and burial blankets for child and pregnancy loss
Pregnancy After Loss
Books and Articles for Parents and Families
Books for Adults
“Helping Someone Through Pregnancy Loss” – Blog by Elizabeth Petrucelli
“Still Standing” – Articles and stories
“The Wilderness of Grief: Finding Your Way (Understanding Your Grief)” – by Alan Wolfelt
“Healing Your Grieving Heart After Miscarriage: 100 Practical Ideas for Parents and Families (The 100 Ideas Series)“ – by Alan Wolfelt
“Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome.“ – by Rebecca Soffer
“Three Minus One: Stories of Parents’ Love and Loss” – by She Writes Press
“Unspeakable Losses: Healing From Miscarriage, Abortion, And Other Pregnancy Loss” – by Kim Kluger-Bell
“All That is Seen and Unseen: A Journey Through a First Trimester Miscarriage” – by Elizabeth Petrucelli
“Empty Cradle: Surviving the Death of Your Baby” – by Fulcrum Publishing
“A Silent Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss – Guidance and Support for You and Your Family (Revised and Updated 2nd Edition)” – by Kohm & Moffitt
“A Time to Decide a Time to Heal: For Parents Making Difficult Decisions About Babies They Love” – by M. Minnick
“Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy” – by Multnomah
“Empty Arms: Coping With Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death” – by Sherokee Ilse
“Grieving the Child I Never Knew: A Devotional for Comfort in the Loss of Your Unborn or Newly Born Child” – by Zondervan
“Ended Beginnings: Healing Childbearing Losses” – by Claudia Panuthos & Catherine Romeo
“Finding Hope When a Child Dies: What Other Cultures Can Teach Us” – by Sukie Miller
“Good Grief: 50th Anniversary Edition” – by Granger E. Westburg
“Life Touches Life: A Mother’s Story of Stillbirth and Healing” – by Lorriane Ash
“Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream” – by Sherokee Ilse & Linda Hammer Burns
“Remembering Our Angels: Personal Stories of Healing from a Pregnancy Loss” – by Hannah Stone
“Stuck for Words: What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving” – by Doris Zagdanski
“Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss” – by Pat Schweibert
“Still: A Collection of Honest Artwork and Writings from the Heart of a Grieving Mother” – by Stephanie Paige Cole
“Unspeakable Losses: Understanding the Experience of Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, and Abortion” – by Kim Kluger-Bell
“When a Grandchild Dies: What to Do, What to Say, How to Cope” – by Nadine Galinsky
“About What Was Lost: 20 writers on Miscarriage, Healing and Hope” – by Jessica Berger Gross
Books for Children
“Maybe Tomorrow?” – by Charlotte Agell“Am I Still a Sister?” – by Alicia Sims
“Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children” – by Mellonie & Ingpen
“Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler’s Guide to Understanding Death” – by Bonnie Zucker
“The Invisible String” – by Patrice Karst
“No New Baby: For Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister Die Before Birth” – by Marilyn Gryte
“Something Happened: A Book for Children and Parents Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss” – by Something Happened Handbook
“Sad Isn’t Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing with Loss (Elf-Help Books for Kids)” – by Michaelene Mundy
“Someone Came Before You” – by Pat Schweibert (for ages 2-6)
“A Rainbow Baby Story: The Rainbow After the Storm (Explain It To Me!) (Volume 2)” – by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
“My Baby Big Sister: A Book for Children Born Subsequent to a Pregnancy Loss” – by CreateSpace
“To My Rainbow Baby With Love” – by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
“The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages” – by Leo Buscaglia
“When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death (Dino Life Guides for Families)” – by Laurie Krasny Brown
“When Something Terrible Happens: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief” – by Marge Heegaard
“Where’s Jess: For Children Who Have a Brother or Sister Die” – by Jody Goldstein
“I Miss You: A First Look at Death” – by Barron’s Educational Series
Books for Professionals
“A Caregiver’s Handbook to Perinatal Loss” – by Gary Vogel
“Death and Bereavement Across Cultures: Second edition” – by Colin Murray Parkes
“Giving Care, Taking Care : Support for the Helpers” – by Sherokee Ilse
“Grieving in the NICU-Supporting Families and the Health Team When a Baby Dies” – Film by Dan Duffy
“When a Child Dies: How Pediatric Physicians and Nurses Cope” – by Robert McKelvey
“When a Baby Dies: A Handbook for Healing and Helping” – by Rana Limbo & Sara Wheeler
“Companioning at a Time of Perinatal Loss: A Guide for Nurses, Physicians, Social Workers, Chaplains and Other Bedside Caregivers” – by Jane Heustis RN
“Birth, Breath, and Death: Meditations on Motherhood, Chaplaincy, and Life as a Doula” – by Amy Wright Glen
“Nurturing the Family: The Guide for Postpartum Doulas” – by Jacqueline Kellehner
“Infertility Counseling” – by Covington & Hammer-Burns
“SIDS & Infant Death Survival Guide: Information & Comfort for the Grieving Families & Professionals Who Seek to Help Them” – by Joani Nelson Horchler & Robin Rice
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What Working With Us Is Like...
Here's what others have to say.
"Julianne really is your doula for life. She's a great support and advocate during pregnancy, birth, and after."
- Rebecca
"Throughout the entire journey into parenthood Katie always encouraged my husband and I to follow our instincts, and I think that is what makes her unique."
- Riley
"We had an idea of our ideal birth, but she gave us ideas and thoughts that allowed us to make an even more informed decision.
- Nicole
Meet Our Doulas
Julianne Curtis
CLD, CCCE, CNPE, CLC, SBD, CAPPA instructor
Julianne has nearly 30 years of experience in nurturing families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Founding the Northern Colorado Doula Collective has been her dream. With humor, empathy, and expertise, she supports clients from preconception all the way through parenthood. She also facilitates many of our support groups and is responsible for the birth education we provide. Her specialty is helping parents navigate bereavement and grief after miscarriage and infant loss.
Katie Piccolo
CLD, Hypno-Doula, Hypnobabies Instructor
Katie is one of the founding members of the Northern Colorado Doula Collective. She's a CAPPA Certified Labor Doula and Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor. Katie channels over 15 years of professional experience into her passion for guiding families through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. She's committed to providing evidence-based support and respecting each family's unique birth experience.
Chloe McCarthy
CPD
Meet Chloe, a dedicated mom, wife, and postpartum doula from Northern Colorado. Drawing from her own experiences and her work in health education, Chloe offers a nurturing, non-judgmental space, ensuring families thrive with her guidance. Whether it's meal prep, sibling care, or sharing knowledge, she's committed to empowering diverse families to confidently embrace their postpartum chapters.
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