Helpful Resources & Links

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  • Chasing the Rainbows – offer daily support to those that have experienced infertility, pregnancy, and infant loss by providing trauma informed care and resources in a safe environment

  • 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. (resources in Spanish and other languages available)

  • The Finley Project – offers compassionate support to mothers grieving infant loss, providing empathy, understanding, and tangible assistance to help them find comfort and strength through their healing journey.

  • Footprints Baby Loss – twin and triplet baby loss support. (note that events listed are in UK time)

  • Glow in the Woods (for babylost mothers and fathers) – discussion forum and helpful posts for parents who have lost a baby.

  • Griefwatch (for perinatal loss) – a publisher and manufacturer of bereavement books and materials used by families and professionals around the country.

  • Hope Mommies – non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to come alongside moms and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and/or infant loss, bringing comfort, encouragement, companionship and hope as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter.

  • Lavela Health Library – evidence-based and expert-curated resources on what to expect physically and emotionally after reproductive loss—and how to get the right kind of support.

  • March of Dimes – overview of dealing with grief after the death of one’s baby.

  • Miscarriage for Men – website that offers directional guidance and support. A place where men, who are suffering in silence, can voice their worries, fears and just support each other, either publicly or anonymously.

  • Miscarriage Matters – community of parents who have experienced the loss of our child/children, willing to offer our friendship and a listening ear.

  • MISS Foundation – provides support for families struggling with traumatic grief. Family Support Packets are available with information and resources for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.

  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre – a Registered Charity in Calgary whose mission is to connect people who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss to comprehensive and inclusive support offerings through each phase of the journey.

  • Rachel’s Gift – provides support and guidance for caregivers and families enduring pregnancy and infant loss.

  • Return to Zero – provides compassionate and holistic support for people who have experienced unimaginable loss during their journey to parenthood. (resources in Spanish and other languages available)

  • RESOLVE through Sharing – for providers; a not-for-profit organization providing thought leadership, and an evidence-based yet compassion-first approach to bereavement care.

  • Sad Dads Club – helps fellow bereaved fathers navigate life after loss by nurturing a supportive community and providing access to mental health services.

  • SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support – mission to provide support toward positive resolution of grief experienced at the time of, or following the death of a baby. This support encompasses emotional, physical, spiritual and social healing, as well as sustaining the family unit.

  • Sisters in Loss – dedicated to replacing silence with storytelling around pregnancy and infant loss and infertility of black women.

  • Star Legacy Foundation – virtual grief support groups for family members who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss (group in Spanish available)

  • Stillbirthday – seeks to nurture sources of perinatal bereavement, strengthen skills of healthcare professionals and increase healthy engagement of perinatal related needs among communities.

  • Tears Foundation – seeks to compassionately lift a financial burden from families who have lost a child by providing funds to assist with the cost of burial or cremation services.  Also offers parents comprehensive bereavement care in the form of grief support groups and peer companions.

  • The Little Fox—Toby’s Foundation Established in 2018, the Little Fox—Toby’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports families grieving the loss of an infant, educates on Safe Sleep Practices and promotes SIDS awareness to new and expecting parents across the United States.