• To be given the opportunity to see, hold and touch their baby at any time before and/ or after death within reason.

• To have photographs of their baby taken, and made available to the parents or held in security until the parents wish to see them.

• To be given as many mementoes as possible, e.g., crib card, baby beads, ultrasound and / or other photos, lock of hair, feet and hand prints and record of weight and length.

• To name their child and bond with him or her.

• To observe cultural and religious practices.

• To be cared for by an empathetic staff who will respect their feelings, thoughts, beliefs and individual requests.

• To be with each other throughout hospitalization as much as possible.

• To be given time alone with their baby, allowing for individual needs.

• To request an autopsy. In the case of miscarriage, to request to have or not have an autopsy or pathology exam as determined by applicable law.

• To have information presented in terminology understandable to the parents regarding their baby's status and cause of death, including autopsy and pathology reports and medical records.

• To plan a farewell ritual, burial or cremation in compliance with local state regulations and according to their personal beliefs, religious or cultural tradition.

• To be provided with information on support resources which assist in the healing process, e.g., support groups, counseling, reading material and prenatal loss newsletters.

• To be recognized as a person who was born and died.

• To be named.

• To be seen, touched and held by the family.

• To have life-ending acknowledgment.

• To be put to rest with dignity.