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Texas DSHS · By Andrea.Legnon · May 19, 2026
In plain language
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) provides resources for families and healthcare providers facing the loss of a baby. These materials explain how cooling devices can be used in hospitals to give families more time to say goodbye. While these devices are an option for grieving families, their use is entirely voluntary. The initiative aims to help Texas hospitals support parents during a very difficult time through education and specialized equipment.
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Key takeaways
- Texas health officials provide resources to help families spend more time with a baby after a loss.
- Cooling devices are an optional tool available to families during their stay at the hospital.
- The Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative supports healthcare workers in offering compassionate care to grieving parents.
- Everly's Law and state initiatives offer guidance and training for hospitals regarding infant loss.
- The state provides technical information on different types of cooling equipment but does not endorse a specific brand.
PBCI Resources Andrea.Legnon Tue, 05/19/2026 - 01:47 PM PBCI Resources This page provides information about PBCI Resources. The resources below are designed to support Texas healthcare professionals in understanding, implementing, and confidently introducing cooling devices to families as an option following the loss of a pre-term or full-term baby. For information on training or any questions related to HB37 Everly's Law, or the Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative, contact PerinatalBereavement@dshs.texas.gov.CuddleCot™ Perinatal Bereavement Device: Cuddle Cot WebsiteQuick GuideInstruction ManualPolicy and ProceduresTechnical FeaturesIntroduction to CoolingCaring Cradle® Perinatal Bereavement Device:Caring Cradle WebsiteOwner's ManualTraining VideoThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) does not endorse any particular perinatal cooling device. Use of a cooling device is optional for families’ use during the hospital stay.
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