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About Our Chapter

Established in 2018 and serving the entire state, the Maryland Chapter of the Star Legacy Foundation is a motivated group of parents, relatives, and friends of stillborn babies. Our mission is to prevent the tragic loss of children to stillbirth by increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding stillbirth, educating obstetric professionals and expectant families, and raising funds for research. We are also establishing a program to provide peer support to families grieving the loss of a baby.

Chapter Goals and Projects

Support families who experience any type of pregnancy or infant loss
Partner with the medical community regarding pregnancy and infant loss (free support materials, provide free/low cost education, etc.)
Raise awareness and provide education for safer pregnancy
Advocate for legislation that will support pregnancy and infant loss
Encourage families to participate in the Pregnancy Research Project

Chapter Needs

Volunteers for Leadership
Event Planning
Advocacy
Awareness
Family Support
Research

It is important to us that all families feel supported and welcome in this space. Please reach out to us so we can help meet your needs in the way you deserve.

Chapter Resources and Projects

Please note that these resources and project are chapter-specific. To view our extensive supports and resources provided by the foundation, scroll down to the bottom of this page.

Certificate of Stillbirth

Since stillborn babies tragically do not receive a Birth Certificate, many states offer a Certificate of Stillbirth or a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth (this includes Maryland). Learn more about how to obtain a certificate for your baby/babies by clicking the link above.

Advocacy

New York State has a few important pieces of legislation including a stillbirth tax credit and paid family leave to include stillbirth. If you would like to lean more about how to help pass these bills, please complete our volunteer form.

Education for Healthcare Professionals

Star Legacy Foundation provides evidence based continuing education workshops on numerous topics pertaining to pregnancy & infant loss. Our chapter also offers free education provided by our Medical Chair, Dr. Heather Florescue. Email us to learn more!

Chapter Leadership Team

Chapter Leader Chana Johnson

Volunteer Maisy Johnson

Chapter Photos

Connect with Us

Call: 952-715-7731 ext 713

Email: [email protected]

National Resources and Supports

Star Legacy Foundation offers many supports and resources. Below, you will find some of our highlighted resources and support.

Peer Support Program

We offer free peer-to-peer support where we match you with someone who has tragically had a similar experience with loss. If you want to learn more, be matched with a peer or become a trained peer yourself, click the link above.

Virtual Support Groups

We offer many free, virtual support groups. Learn more or register by clicking the link above.

Printed Resources

We offer a wide selection of printed materials such as bereavement resources, support group cards, safe pregnancy support and more. All of our resources are completely free and ship free as well.

Pregnancy Research Project

The Pregnancy Research Project is a research study bringing together patients and researchers to advance knowledge and discover preventions and treatments for poor pregnancy outcomes. Please consider giving the gift of data and becoming a participant.

Stillbirth Scorecard

Our Stillbirth Scorecards take the CDC stillbirth data and organizes it into a one page document you can share to raise awareness about the stillbirth crisis.

Honor Your Baby

It would be an honor if we remembered your beloved baby alongside you. Honor your babies with you by adding them as a star or creating a memorial page in their memory.