New Bereavement Suite At Nebraska Medical Center
Nebraska Medical Center has opened a special place for families facing the loss of a pregnancy or infant. The new Birthing and Bereavement Suite offers parents a quiet, private space to spend precious time with their babies.
“This new suite is the result of nearly six years of planning – a true labor of love,” says Mel Buman, EdD, director, Women and Children’s Services. “Although the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily paused our plans, it never diminished our commitment to bringing this space to fruition.”
The suite, located on level four of University Tower in Labor and Delivery, came to life through a partnership with No Foot Too Small. The Iowa-based nonprofit organization supports families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
The suite includes two caring cradles that help preserve babies and give families more time together. These special cradles were donated through the Parker Payne Williams Memorial Fund, created to honor a baby girl who died one day before her scheduled birth.
To read more or to watch the YouTube video about Parker's story and how her story impacted those in her community, click here.
This blog post was extracted from the article that was released on June 27, 2025 from Nebraska Medicine.
