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THE FACTS

Each year in Alabama about 500 babies die before birth or within their first year of life, and about 50 of these deaths are to women living in Mobile County. 


The top three causes of infant mortality in Alabama are congenital abnormalities, premature birth and sleep-related causes. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) deaths happen to 1,500 babies each year in the United States.  Many more die from unsafe sleep conditions such as suffocation from tummy sleep, sleeping with parents and/or other children, or unsafe sleep practices. 


One out of every 10 babies born in the U.S. are born too soon. Cost of healthcare for a premature baby can cost over $100,000.  About 380,000 babies are born prematurely each year in the United States.


The loss of a child affects us all.  A part of our future is lost.

Baby Rest

Baby Rest Memorial Service

The Baby Rest Memorial Service is held in October. This year we will observe families who have suffered the loss of an infant during 2020 and 2021. Registration begins at 1:30p and the service at 2p (registration is signing in with your baby's full name or last name). The service will include a reading of names, lighting of a candle, and a lantern release at the end of the service. This is a community wide event hosted by Mobile Area Hospitals and the Alabama Baby Coalition. We would be honored to have you join us in paying tribute to the memory of your loved one. 


Your loss can be recent or 25 years ago – 


Baby Rest Memorial Service

Serenity Funeral Home

8691 Old Pascagoula Road

Theodore, AL 36852

As a newly bereaved parent you are not alone, we have local support groups and counselors available

  • The Compassionate Friends 251-721-2209
  • Heart Broken Parents 251-679-9147
  • The Womb Group 251-622-2512
  • USA Bridge Support Group 251-610-5264
  • MCHD birth/death certificates 251-690-8150
  • Altapointe Health  251 450-2211 or (888) 335-3044 
  • Christian Counseling Professionals  251-308-6838
  • New Life Counseling Center 251-343-9411
  • St. Pius X Catholic Church/Ascension Funeral Services 251-471-2449 or 251-634-8050
  • Way of Life Community Church 251-471-2735
  • March of Dimes
  • Alabama Department of Public Health FIMR


Please call 251-694-5007 if one of these listings is not up to date.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Each year in Alabama over 1,000 babies die before birth or within their first year of life, and about 100 of these deaths are to women living in Mobile County. One out of every 8 babies born in the U.S. is born too soon.  Help others by sharing your story.

READ TANISHA'S STORY

Safe Sleep Information

NICHD Safe to Sleep brochure (pdf)Download

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Mobile County Breastfeeding Resource Guide (pdf)Download
Grief resources updated (pdf)Download

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Alabama Baby Coalition | a program of The Mobile County Health Department