Mein Sternenkind

“The wind blows a leaf off the tree,
one leaf out of many,
this one leaf
is hardly noticeable,
as one is like none.
But this one leaf alone was a part of our lives,
that is why we alone will always be missing this one single leaf.”

The examination of the deceased child requires the consent of the parents concerned. It is important to have an in-depth explanation of the possibilities and procedures as well as the consequences of the investigations.

To determine the cause of death, various aspects can provide clues: assessment of circumstances, mother’s illness, or visible complications at birth.
There are several options for assessing any illnesses of the child: clinical evaluation, examination of blood or tissue, ultrasound or X-ray examination or autopsy.

• Autopsy/post-mortem: the search for the cause of death
• Storage of genetic material: important to know for the next pregnancy

• Taking the child home: this is what you need to do when you want to take your child home with you.
• Transport: Can I take my child home in my own car?
• not subject to registration and funeral duties: When is my child not subject to registration and funeral duties?
• Subject to registration and funeral duties: When is my child subject to registration and do they have to have a funeral?
• Entry in the family book: Can I have my child registered in the family book?

• Health insurance payments
• Paid maternity leave: from the 23 + 0 week of pregnancy
• Reimbursement of postnatal exercise course after child loss: the health insurance company will pay part of the costs of the course. Please ask your insurer in advance how much they will refund.