Birth Complications

Birth Complications, Trauma & Loss Services

Christelle enjoying Kangaroo Care with her youngest, a 30 week preemie

While pregnancy and birth usually progress normally, sometimes mothers and babies experience complications that require medical interventions. Many families experience these interventions as painful, shocking, or traumatic. St. Croix Birth & Parenting sponsors an outreach ministry, Tiny Treasures Perinatal Resources, to help families with these unique needs during and following pregnancy.

It is our goal to support your emotional bond with your baby, and to minimize the stress and trauma you are experiencing, even though circumstances may be difficult.

Cesarean Birth Support

If you are expecting a complicated birth, a cesarean birth, or if you would like help following a traumatic birth, please contact us for support options for your family.

It is our goal to help support you through any birth experiences and to maximize your bond with your baby.

Learn more about St. Croix Birth & Parenting support for families experiencing normal, healthy pregnancies.

Support for Families
with Hospitalized Babies

Perinatal Loss Support

If your baby is hospitalized due to premature birth, health problems, or illness, contact us for support options for your family. We have personal experience and are trained in helping to support breastfeeding and bonding during times of stress.
Learn more about how we help to support bonding with your baby during hospitalization.

If your family is facing or experiencing perinatal loss, please contact us for support options for your family. Tiny Treasures provides free layettes to families in a range of sizes to fit babies that pass away at any stage of pregnancy and during infancy. We can also provide specially trained volunteer doulas to accompany you during this difficult time.

Q. Can a birth where everything turned out okay be a traumatic birth?
A. Even if your birth was relatively "normal," you might still have experienced birth trauma due to the intensity of birth, things that happened to you or your baby or partner without your consent, or unexpected events that occurred in the time surrounding your birth. Please don't hesitate to seek help, even if your birth wasn't "that bad."