Medical
Dear Medical Professionals,
Most of you have learned first hand, from parents, how important capturing memories of their newborn babies are. As Caregivers, you are our first link to parents that are having to experience the death of an infant. We know that in our society, death is a "taboo" subject. Especially the death of a baby. After the death of a baby, remind parents that the bond between them is still unbroken. Encourage parents to see and hold their baby. Name their baby. Gently guide your families into their first phase of healing. Most parents are usually relieved when the do take the time to cuddle with their precious baby. Marvel at their wonder. When birth and death do coincide, gently remind your parents that this is the only opportunity to substantiate the importance of this baby's life. Encourage parents to preserve these irreplaceable memories.
Help parents to understand the importance of having these keepsake portraits to fondly reflect back on in the following days, weeks, months and even years to come. Let them know how important it is to not just "forget" about their experience. We personally know that they can, and will, experience Healing, Hope and Honor by having these beautiful portraits.
Please, let parents know that there is an organization available to help them create these heirloom memories.
NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP is available to all parents suffering the loss of a baby as early as 25 weeks gestation or at the descretion of medical personnel. IF YOU KNOW OF A FAMILY THAT COULD USE OUR SERVICES, PLEASE GO TO OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PAGE AND DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. You may also download the Authorization for Release form HERE. There are no fees for this service.
If you would like more information about implementing the services of NILMDTS in your institution, please email us.
Can't find a NILMDTS photographer to take a session? Feel free to download this Hospital Posing Guide to help you take images for the family. this guide also gives directions on how to send these images to NILMDTS for retouching.
Click here to download the Hospital Posing Guide.
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