PREGNANCY AND CHILD LOSS
I’m grieving the death of my child.
Losing a child in pregnancy, childbirth, or later in life is traumatic for parents. We believe that every parent has the right to grieve and to celebrate a lost child— no matter how young that child was. There are many organizations that provide advocacy, counseling, and support for grieving parents. Here is a short list (in alpha order). Please see also our pages for Miscarriage and Stillbirth for more specific resources for those situations. If you need further assistance finding a supportive resource for your unique situation, please contact our Allay Resources team.
Bereaved Parents USA
https://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/
Bereaved Parents of the USA (BPUSA) is a national non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope to bereaved parents grandparents or siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings.
Find a chapter: https://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/chapters/find-a-chapter/
CLIMB (Center for Loss in Multiple Birth)
CLIMB, the Center for Loss in Multiple Birth, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, serving families and others throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond. Our mission is, and always has been, to provide parent-to-parent support for all of us who have experienced the death of one or more of our twins or higher multiple birth children at any time from conception through birth, infancy, and early childhood.
First Candle
https://firstcandle.org/bereavement/online-support-groups/
First Candle’s peer-to-peer online support groups are a safe and supportive place for individuals and their families to share information and experiences surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. As a member, you can connect with other people experiencing grief, anger, anxiety, and depression. Members of these support groups usually share their personal experiences and offer one another emotional comfort and moral support. You can contribute to ongoing conversations or start your own conversation with a question or a post about your journey.
MISS Foundation
The MISS Foundation, established in 1996 by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, is an international 501(c)3, volunteer based organization providing C.A.R.E. [counseling, advocacy, research, and education] services to families experiencing the death of a child. MISS Foundations offers:
Counseling Services: https://missfoundation.org/counseling
Support Services: https://missfoundation.org/support/support-services
Pregnancy After Loss (PALS)
https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyafterlosssupport/
Email: info@pregnancyafterlosssupport.com
Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and community support resource for women experiencing the confusing and conflicting emotions of grief mixed with joy during the journey through pregnancy after loss. PALS seeks to help expectant mothers celebrate their current pregnancy by choosing hope over fear while still nurturing and honoring the grief over the loss of their deceased child. PALS services include an online magazine, online peer-moderated support groups, local meet-ups, outreach and education through speaking and tabling at professional conferences, resource listings for families and healthcare providers, and a newsletter.
PALS Support Options: https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/get-support/
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalShare/
Phone: (636) 947-6164
Email: info@nationalshare.org
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support is a community for anyone who experiences the tragic death of a baby. We serve parents, grandparents, siblings, and others in the family unit, as well as the professionals who care for grieving families. Share is a national organization with over 75 chapters in 29 states. Our services include bed-side companions, phone support, face-to-face support group meetings, resource packets, private online communities, memorial events, training for caregivers, and so much more.
Find support chapters and resource lists for your state: http://nationalshare.org/share-chapter/
The Compassionate Friends
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Phone: (877) 969-0010
Contact: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/contact/
The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. The Compassionate Friends offers over 600 chapters around the country:
Find a support chapter: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/chapters/
Through the Heart
https://www.throughtheheart.org/
Through the Heart provides Comfort Kits free of charge to individuals, couples and families who have recently suffered a pregnancy loss. Each kit comes full of items to pamper you. Information about our organization and a handwritten note from our co-founder are also included to add a personal touch. While nothing can take away the pain of a loss, it is our hope that this kit will provide some distraction during a difficult time and provide resources to begin healing. But the support does not stop there! We know that pregnancy loss is an ongoing process and we want to ensure that you have the resources you need long-term. In addition to the initial kit, each recipient also receives 2 note cards: one to check in at 3 months post-loss and one at the one-year anniversary. Additional resources include guides for how to cope with loss, online support meetings, and more.