Indiana has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country, and October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. To help parents grieve after losing a child, eighth-grade students at Heritage Christian School helped to raise funds to purchase a CuddleCot for St. Vincent Hospital in Fishers. The students will participate in a blessing and dedication ceremony with members of the St. Vincent Fishers staff at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, 13861 Olio Road, Fishers. Please enter though the main entrance at Door 1.
The CuddleCot is a valuable resource for hospitals because it allows a grieving family to spend time with their baby by saying a gentle goodbye. The cooling method allows the maternity ward of a hospital to keep the baby with family for up to three days as the cooling pad is set at an ideal temperature for preserving the baby without being too cold for the parents.
Linda Znackhoko of He Knows Your Name ministry has helped to donate 10 CuddleCots to Indiana hospitals. Linda also provided funding for the CuddleCot at St. Vincent Fishers.