Who does The Kayde Foundation Support?
Our services are available to anyone who is experiencing, or who has experienced, the loss of a pregnancy or infant.
To ensure we are being respectful of everyone’s individual grieving journey, we are happy to provide our services in person, over the phone, or by email.
We are actively working toward offering the following services. Your support can help us bring these essential services to life.
Memory Making + Momentos
We understand how important it is to have something tangible to hold onto after the loss of a baby. Our bereavement and memento boxes are lovingly created to honour your baby’s memory and offer comfort in the early days of grief.
Each box includes thoughtful items such as keepsakes, memory-making tools, and supportive resources to help families navigate this heartbreaking time. Whether it's a soft blanket, a journal, a handprint kit, or a candle to light in remembrance, every item is chosen with care and compassion.
These boxes are a gentle reminder that your baby’s life matters — and that you are not alone.
If you would like to request a box or help sponsor one for another family, please reach out to us.
Supported use of a Cuddle Cot™
We believe that time is one of the most precious gifts we can offer a grieving family. A Cuddle Cot is a specialized cooling device that allows parents to spend more uninterrupted time with their baby after death — time to hold them, bathe them, dress them, take photos, and simply be together.
This gentle technology slows the natural changes that occur after death, giving families the chance to bond and say goodbye at their own pace. The use of a Cuddle Cot can take place in a hospital, hospice, or home setting, and we are committed to supporting care providers in offering this option with sensitivity and respect.
We work with hospitals and care teams to ensure Cuddle Cots are available and supported as part of compassionate bereavement care. Our goal is to normalize their use and remove barriers so no family feels rushed in their final moments with their baby.
To donate a Cuddle Cot, support staff training, or learn more about how they are used, please reach out — we would be honoured to connect with you.
Farewell Arrangement Supports
Planning a farewell for your baby is something no parent ever imagines having to do. At The Kayde Foundation, we walk alongside families as they navigate these painful decisions with tenderness and care.
Our Farewell Arrangement Supports offer guidance, resources, and compassionate connection to help families make choices that feel right for them — whether that means a quiet moment of goodbye, a naming ceremony, a memorial service, or funeral planning.
No two families are the same, and there is no “right” way to say goodbye. Our role is to offer information, options, and heartfelt presence — so you don’t have to face this part of the journey alone.
If you are in need of farewell planning support, or would like to help us offer this care to others, please get in touch.
One-on-One Peer Support
Sometimes, the most comforting words come from someone who has lived a similar loss. Our One-on-One Peer Support connects bereaved parents with trained peer companions who understand the heartbreak of baby loss — because they’ve been there too.
This support is not clinical or therapeutic, but deeply personal. It’s a safe space to share your story, speak your baby’s name, and navigate grief without judgment or pressure. Whether you’re newly bereaved or further along in your journey, you don’t have to walk it alone.
Lactation Supports
After the loss of a baby, your body may continue to produce milk — a physical reminder of a deep emotional ache. It can be confusing, painful, and unexpected. At The Kayde Foundation, we offer Lactation Support After Loss to help parents navigate this tender part of their journey with care and compassion.
Whether you choose to suppress your milk, express and donate it, or simply need guidance through the process, you deserve support that honours your loss and respects your choices.
​Your body has done something incredible, even in heartbreak. You are not alone in this part of the experience — we are here to help you move through it gently, however you choose.
Online + In Person Support Groups
Grief after the loss of a baby can feel incredibly isolating — but you don’t have to carry it alone. At The Kayde Foundation, we offer support groups to bring bereaved parents together in shared understanding, connection, and care.
Whether you attend online from the comfort of home or join us in person, these groups provide a safe space to speak your baby’s name, share your story, and find comfort among others who truly understand.
There is no expectation to share — just a gentle invitation to show up, be seen, and feel supported.
To find a group that’s right for you or to be notified about upcoming sessions, please get in touch. You are always welcome here.
Certified Bereavement Support Companion | In Hospital
When a family is experiencing the loss of a baby in the hospital, every moment can feel overwhelming, surreal, and fragile. Our In-Hospital Companion Support offers a calm, caring presence during those early hours and days — someone to sit beside you, advocate gently, and help you navigate the unimaginable.
Our trained companions are bereaved parents themselves or experienced support volunteers who provide:
Quiet emotional support and steady presence at the bedside
Help with memory-making, including photos, footprints, and keepsakes
Gentle guidance around medical decisions, Cuddle Cot use, and farewell planning
A bridge between hospital staff and grieving families, offering both comfort and clarity.
We are here to hold space — not to fix, advise, or rush — but simply to be with you, heart to heart, during the most tender time.
Remembrance Photography
In the midst of loss, it can feel impossible to think about taking photos — and yet, for many families, these images become some of the most cherished keepsakes they have. Our Remembrance Photography service offers families the opportunity to gently and lovingly capture moments with their baby, honoring their presence and preserving their memory. Every family’s comfort level is different, and there is no pressure to participate. Whether it’s holding your baby, capturing their tiny features, or taking a family photo — these images tell a love story that will always matter.
Postpartum Support
The postpartum period after baby loss is often overlooked — yet it is a time of deep physical, emotional, and hormonal change. At The Kayde Foundation, we believe that every parent deserves care and support, no matter the outcome of their pregnancy.
Our Postpartum Support is designed to walk alongside families in the days, weeks, and months after loss, offering comfort, validation, and practical help during a time that can feel both empty and overwhelming.
Support may include:
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Physical recovery guidance and referrals to trauma-informed care providers
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Emotional check-ins and one-on-one peer support
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Resources for navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, and grief
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Lactation support, sleep challenges, and relationship care after loss
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Information on returning to work, birth control options, and follow-up appointments
Your body has been through birth. Your heart has been through loss. You deserve space to heal, to be cared for, and to be seen.