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American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Early Pregnancy Loss FAQ
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/early-pregnancy-lossBaby Loss Family Advisors
http://www.babylossfamilyadvisors.org/
Loss Advisors/Doulas offer compassionate and informed support to families facing the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant death.Center for Loss in Multiple Birth (CLIMB)
https://www.climb-support.org/
A peer support organization for parents who have experienced the loss of one or more of their twins or higher multiples at any time from conception through birth, infancy, and early childhood.Ending a Wanted Pregnancy
https://endingawantedpregnancy.com/
Offers a private Facebook group, memorial garden, and practical information for those who have ended a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons.Glow in the Woods
https://www.glowinthewoods.com/
For parents of lost babies and potential of all kinds. Discussion forums on a wide range of topics for pregnancy loss and infant death.Grieving Dads
https://www.grievingdads.com/
Books, online course, workbook, and coaching by a bereaved father for grieving dads.Guys and Grief
https://guysandgrief.com/
A podcast created to provide community and support for fathers who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.HAND of the Bay Area
https://handsupport.org/
Peer support for parents and their loved ones who are grieving the loss of a baby before, during, or after birth. Groups are held in-person and virtually, free of charge, and open to the community.Hand to Hold
https://handtohold.org/bereavement/
Support for parents that have lost a baby who received care through a NICU or palliative/hospice services. Offers free virtual support groups and peer mentorship in English and Spanish, as well as a podcast called Love and Loss.Hope After Loss
https://www.hopeafterloss.org/
Provides individual peer support and free virtual support groups for pregnancy and infant loss, trying to conceive/pregnancy after loss, parenting after loss, men’s grief support, and termination for medical reasons.International Stillbirth Alliance
https://www.stillbirthalliance.org/
An alliance of member organizations and supporters working toward prevention of stillbirth and improvement of bereavement care worldwide.Miscarriage Matters, Inc.
https://www.mymiscarriagematters.org/
Peer mentoring for individuals affected by miscarriage or stillbirth. Services are available in English and Spanish and include a men’s mentoring program for grieving fathers.MIS Miscarriage, Infant Loss, and Stillbirth Support Group
https://www.misshare.org/
MIS Share (Miscarriage, Infant loss, and Stillbirth) is a parent-led support network that offers information, support, and comfort to grieving parents.MISS Foundation
https://www.missfoundation.org/
Provides counseling resources, advocacy information, research on traumatic grief, education for healthcare providers and community members, and support services for those grieving the death of a child, including retreats at the Selah Carefarm and free individual support through a HOPE Mentor.National Alliance for Children’s Grief
https://nacg.org/
A national organization dedicated to supporting grieving children. Offers resources for talking with children about death and dying and connecting with community-based services.Postpartum Support International
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/
Offers virtual support groups, a helpline in English and Spanish, and a directory to locate local therapists who specialize in perinatal loss.Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS)
https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/
Offers virtual support groups, an online magazine, and personalized support through an app for those navigating the grief and joy of pregnancy after loss.PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy
https://www.pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss
A coalition of bereaved parents working to decrease the incidence of stillbirth. Provides tools and research to promote advocacy, guidance for navigating pregnancy after loss, and a comprehensive resource hub that encompasses dads and partners, BIPOC families, LGBTQ+ families, and families terminating for medical reasons (TMFR).Refuge in Grief
https://refugeingrief.com/
Created by the author of It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand. This website offers grief support and education based on the understanding that “Some things cannot be fixed. They can only be carried.” Resources include a writing course, guided journal, and audiobook with practical tools for navigating early grief.RESOLVE - National Infertility Association
https://resolve.org/
A national organization for people with infertility dedicated to advocacy, access to care, education, and connection with support.Return to Zero H.O.P.E.
https://rtzhope.org/
Holistic support for anyone whose life has been touched by loss including infertility, miscarriage, ending a wanted pregnancy, stillbirth, infant death, loss through surrogacy, and failed adoption. Provides comprehensive resources including virtual support groups, webinars, and retreats.
LGBTQ+: https://rtzhope.org/lgbtq
Spanish: https://rtzhope.org/padres
BIPOC: https://rtzhope.org/bipocSad Dad’s Club
https://saddadsclub.com/
Offers free virtual support groups to help bereaved fathers navigate life after pregnancy and infant loss.Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
https://nationalshare.org/
Provides virtual support groups, online chat forums, private FaceBook groups, comfort kits, siblings bags to help children cope with the loss of a brother or sister, and memorial events. Support services are available in Spanish.Star Legacy Foundation
https://starlegacyfoundation.org/
Provides free virtual support groups by trained mental health professionals for pregnancy and infant loss, as well as pregnancy and parenting after loss. Some groups are offered in Spanish.TFMR Mamas
https://www.tfmrmamas.com/
Offers support groups, resources, and a podcast for individuals who have ended a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons.The Compassionate Friends
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child at any age. Offers local support groups, virtual support forums, an online magazine, and a comprehensive list of recommended books.The Dougy Center
https://www.dougy.org/
Grief support for children, teens, young adults, and their families. Offers tip sheets, activities, podcasts, books and personalized toolkits.What’s Your Grief
https://whatsyourgrief.com/
A website created by mental health professionals dedicated to support, education, and creative expression for anyone wishing to understand the complicated experience of life after loss.These resources are among many available options locally and nationally. They are offered as suggestions, however they are not endorsed by UCSF. Please help us keep this list up to date by emailing us at: [email protected] Last updated 6/1/2024
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Websites that provide comprehensive resource lists:
Push Pregnancy Resource Guide
https://www.pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-lossRTZ Hope
https://rtzhope.org/whatweloveGlow in the Woods
https://www.glowinthewoods.com/bookshelfStill Standing Magazine
https://stillstandingmag.com/These resources are among many available options locally and nationally. They are offered as suggestions, however they are not endorsed by UCSF. Please help us keep this list up to date by emailing us at: [email protected] Last updated 6/1/2024
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Search engines to help identify a therapist who fits your needs and takes your insurance:
Better Help
https://www.betterhelp.com/Octave
https://findoctave.com/PSI Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory
https://psidirectory.com/
Providers listed in this directory have been vetted by PSI and meet the threshold of acquiring a perinatal Mental Health
Certification (PMH-C)Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/usThese resources are among many available options locally and nationally. They are offered as suggestions, however they are not endorsed by UCSF. Please help us keep this list up to date by emailing us at: [email protected]
Last updated 6/1/2024
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/
A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 in the United States.
Call: 988 or 415-781-0500Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to receive free support 24/7 from a crisis counselor.These resources are among many available options locally and nationally. They are offered as suggestions, however they are not endorsed by UCSF. Please help us keep this list up to date by emailing us at: [email protected] Last updated 6/1/2024
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