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Below you will find frequently asked questions for bereaved parents/families.

What types of families do you serve?

We serve any family that desires our services and falls within our gestational guidelines and mission. We welcome families of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, national origin, and socioeconomic status. Our goal is to provide compassionate and professional support to all families in need.

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T10:54:23-06:00July 15th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers|Comments Off

Can I get my unedited or color images?

We have established what we refer to as our ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T10:56:44-06:00March 18th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

Can I send a thank you to our NILMDTS photographer or Digital Retouch Artist?

Our volunteers love getting notes of appreciation to know the ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-10-03T12:34:38-06:00January 17th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

How can I donate blankets and hats?

We’re excited to share that our Care Package program ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-09-17T15:57:03-06:00January 17th, 2024|Donations / Fundraising, Families, Friends & Supporters|Comments Off

What do I do if I am experiencing a problem donating from another country?

We apologize for the challenges you're facing with the ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:02:08-06:00January 17th, 2024|Donations / Fundraising, Families, Friends & Supporters|Comments Off

Can NILMDTS take photos if our child is not a baby?

Thank you for reaching out to Now I Lay ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:02:58-06:00January 17th, 2024|Families, Friends & Supporters|Comments Off

How can I give permission for NILMDTS to use/share our baby’s photographs?

We often are looking for parents who are willing ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:03:19-06:00January 17th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

Will there be a Remembrance Walk next year?

As we deepen our commitment to our core mission ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-04-15T12:51:39-06:00January 17th, 2024|Events, Families|Comments Off

Is there a way to sponsor a medical professional specifically in my city to help grow it in our area?

Yes! We would love to help you sponsor medical ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:04:13-06:00January 16th, 2024|Donations / Fundraising, Families, Friends & Supporters|Comments Off

Why are there admission questions on the NILMDTS Parent Community Facebook group?

If you would like to join our NILMDTS Parent ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:05:00-06:00January 16th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

Does NILMDTS only offer services in the US?

Thanks to technology, we offer retouching services to any ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:05:17-06:00January 16th, 2024|Application, Families, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

Where can I find information about a loss support group?

We recommend that you do a Google search for ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:05:36-06:00January 16th, 2024|Families, Friends & Supporters|Comments Off

How do I discontinue postal mail from NILMDTS?

If you wish to remove your mailing address from our ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-10-03T12:13:24-06:00January 16th, 2024|Donations / Fundraising, Families, Friends & Supporters, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

Can NILMDTS help obtain a death certificate?

As we are a worldwide organization and laws around ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:09:09-06:00January 16th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

Can NILMDTS convert a VHS to DVD?

Unfortunately, this is not a service that NILMDTS offers. ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:10:14-06:00January 16th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

Can I buy NILMDTS merchandise?

You can buy NILMDTS merchandise in our store at: ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-16T12:36:47-06:00January 16th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers, Shop NILMDTS, Volunteers|Comments Off

Can I submit my story for the NILMDTS Blog?

All the photos and stories that you have seen ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:11:03-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

What can I do if a Photographer is not available in my area?

We are very sorry to hear that there are ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:11:35-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

How much will the services of NILMDTS cost?

Our professional-level Affiliated Photographers and Digital Retouch Artists graciously ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:11:46-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

Will your photographers accept sessions for planned terminations?

Our organization provides remembrance photography for families who are ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:12:28-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers|Comments Off

What do I do if I Forgot my Gallery Password?

Your gallery link and password were provided in the ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:12:44-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

How do I print my NILMDTS images?

We hope your images bring you comfort, and we ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:14:38-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, general|Comments Off

Is NILMDTS a religious organization?

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is a ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:16:14-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

Can I share my NILMDTS photographs on Social Media?

As the parent and holder of the consent form, ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:16:39-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

How does the NILMDTS program work?

At your request, we will have a NILMDTS Affiliated ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:17:10-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

Can families or hospital staff take pictures?

Yes. The purpose of a NILMDTS photographer is to ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:17:55-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers|Comments Off

Why does NILMDTS exist?

The organization was established in April of 2005, only ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:20:16-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

What services does NILMDTS offer?

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep offers the ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:21:13-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers|Comments Off

I didn’t have a photographer, can I get my own images retouched?

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:21:23-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families|Comments Off

What does NILMDTS provide the family?

NILMDTS volunteer photographers provide the free gift of professional ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:21:56-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers|Comments Off

Who is eligible for the services of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep?

NILMDTS services are provided to families when they experience ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:22:23-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

What are the volunteer hours?

Please call between the hours of 7:00 am and ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:26:01-06:00January 12th, 2024|Affiliated Photographers, Families, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

When should we call if a baby is on life support?

If a baby is on life support, a NILMDTS ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:26:43-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers|Comments Off

When should I contact NILMDTS?

We ask that you contact your local NILMDTS volunteers ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:26:55-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Medical Providers|Comments Off

How can I support NILMDTS?

Donations are accepted through our website or postal mail. Also, ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:27:08-06:00January 12th, 2024|Families, Friends & Supporters, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

Can NILMDTS help with funeral expenses?

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep provides remembrance ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:28:29-06:00November 22nd, 2023|Families|Comments Off

How should parents/baby dress & what should they bring for photos?

Many families are caught off-guard without time to plan ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:28:44-06:00November 22nd, 2023|Families, Medical Providers, Sessions|Comments Off

What should we expect during a session?

Standard Gift Our standard gift to families includes images on ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:30:19-06:00November 6th, 2023|Families, Medical Providers, Sessions|Comments Off

How quickly can a photographer be here for a NILMDTS session?

For most cases, expect that it could take at ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:30:45-06:00November 6th, 2023|Families, Medical Providers, Sessions|Comments Off

Do NILMDTS volunteers photograph older pediatric patients?

Our general guideline is for infants beginning at 22 ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:37:43-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Friends & Supporters, general, Medical Providers|Comments Off

Is there a correlation between sessions and the rate of stillbirths?

Any statistic or data reporting on the stillbirth rate ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:46:39-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Medical Providers|Comments Off

How can I get a death certificate?

Unfortunately, we do not have any information on obtaining ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:38:34-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families|Comments Off

What do I do if my CD/USB is corrupt?

Damaged or corrupt storage is quite upsetting, especially when ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:46:03-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Sessions, Volunteers|Comments Off

How can I share my story?

We encourage families, volunteers, and medical providers to share ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:39:07-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Friends & Supporters, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

Can I get access to a friend or family member’s gallery?

We have a strict policy not to release a ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:39:23-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Friends & Supporters, Sessions|Comments Off

What and why is there a gestation guideline?

As a general guideline, we provide this service to parents ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-10-03T13:03:53-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

Who owns the copyright to photographs?

NILMDTS photography is indeed a unique service, given its ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:46:07-06:00October 25th, 2023|Affiliated Photographers, Digital Retouch Artists, Families, Interested, Medical Providers, Sessions, Volunteers|Comments Off

How can I express a concern or file a complaint?

We are so very sorry that you need to express ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-11-04T10:50:36-07:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Friends & Supporters, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

Can I get access to my photos if I used a different email on the consent form?

If the email address we have on the consent ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:41:33-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Sessions|Comments Off

How do I receive the free 10 x 10 memory book?

NILMDTS has a wonderful partnership with Miller's/Mpix and as ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:46:59-06:00October 25th, 2023|Families, Sessions|Comments Off

How do I make a donation to NILMDTS?

Thank you so much for your support! You can ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:42:02-06:00October 25th, 2023|Donations / Fundraising, Families, Friends & Supporters, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

What babies will NILMDTS photograph?

Our guideline for dispatching a volunteer photographer for a ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-07-15T11:42:49-06:00October 25th, 2023|Affiliated Photographers, Families, Medical Providers, Volunteers|Comments Off

How can I find my session status?

It could take up to 18 weeks from your session ...

Ali Furtwangler2024-10-03T13:03:16-06:00October 17th, 2023|Families, Sessions|Comments Off

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