PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT
"Pregnancy loss changes you forever. There is no going back to who you were before, but there is a path forward—one where your loss becomes part of your story, not the end of it."
- Cheri BergeronFor women experiencing pregnancy loss during their motherhood journey, these resources offer emotional support, mental health resources, and healing tools. Grief after loss is deeply personal, and these organizations understand the unique challenges you face.
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Offers online support groups, local chapters, grief materials, and a 24/7 private Facebook community. Their compassionate approach helps many women feel less alone after loss.
Website: https://nationalshare.org
Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS)
Offers community and articles for navigating pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth, addressing the unique blend of grief and hope that comes with subsequent pregnancies.
The Miscarriage Association
UK-based with global reach, offering compassionate resources, helplines, and downloadable leaflets for individuals and partners affected by pregnancy loss.
Tommy's
UK-based but incredibly helpful worldwide; offers research-based information and support groups for miscarriage and recurrent loss, along with advocacy for better care.
Website: https://www.tommys.org
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Not just for postpartum depression—PSI has free groups specifically for miscarriage and pregnancy loss, with trained facilitators who understand these unique challenges.
Website: https://www.postpartum.net
Therapy for Grief & Loss
Look for therapists trained in perinatal mental health through the PSI Directory. Many therapists now offer virtual sessions, making support more accessible than ever before.
Website: https://psidirectory.com
Faith-Based Counseling
If faith is part of your life, many churches, synagogues, and religious communities offer spiritual counseling after loss, providing comfort through traditions and community.
Recommended Books
- "Empty Cradle, Broken Heart" by Deborah Davis - A tender, thorough book about the grief journey through miscarriage or stillbirth.
- "Grieving the Child I Never Knew" by Kathe Wunnenberg - A 31-day devotional for faith-based healing after miscarriage.
- "Loved Baby" by Sarah Philpott - Gentle support and journal prompts for Christian moms navigating miscarriage.
- "Unexpecting" by Rachel Lewis - Raw, honest, and empowering—written by a mom who walked through recurrent loss.
Podcasts
- The Morning (by Emily Long) - A calm and beautifully produced podcast for anyone grieving pregnancy loss.
- Sisters in Loss - Especially supportive for Black women navigating miscarriage, infertility, and loss.
- Still a Part of Us - Heartfelt interviews with parents who've experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Memorial & Ritual Resources
- October 15th – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day - Global wave of light at 7 PM. Many women find comfort in lighting a candle each year.
- Names in the Sand - A beautiful gesture—your baby's name written in the sand of an Australian beach at sunset.
http://namesinthesand.com - The Finley Project - Offers a 7-part holistic support system for families experiencing infant loss.
https://www.thefinleyproject.org
Return to Zero: H.O.P.E.
For those who've experienced later loss or stillbirth, they offer retreats, counseling, and a rich library of grief tools to support the healing journey.
Website: https://rtzhope.org
Red Nose Grief and Loss
Australia-based with global resources, offering printable grief journals and family resources for miscarriage and pregnancy loss that can be used anywhere.
Website: https://rednosegriefandloss.org.au