Resources & Organizations for Pregnancy Loss

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There is a wide community here to hold you.
You are not alone.

We have a team of nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, obstetrician-gynecologists, and high risk obstetricians who are here to support you. If you would like to establish OB/GYN care at UCSF, please contact us at (415) 353-3400.

Below you will find links to support organizations and resources dedicated to helping people find a path to healing. The list of resources here were compiled by the UCSF Perinatal Loss Workgroup, which is an interdisciplinary team dedicated to patient care and provider education.

Organizations

  • Online Resources for Pregnancy and Infant Loss

    American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Early Pregnancy Loss FAQ: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/early-pregnancy-loss

    Baby 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.

    First Candle: https://firstcandle.org/
    Provides compassionate bereavement support to families who have experienced sudden unexpected infant death (SIDS/SUID).

    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.

    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 who 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 the prevention of stillbirth and the improvement of bereavement care worldwide.

    London is the Reason: https://www.londonisthereason.org/
    Support for surrogates, gestational carriers, and their intended parents following pregnancy and infant loss.

    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.

    Perinatal Hospice & Palliative Care: https://www.perinatalhospice.org/Support for those who are continuing a pregnancy following a prenatal diagnosis of a life-threatening condition.

    Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/
    Offers virtual support groups, peer support, 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.

    For those grieving the loss of having children: https://resolve.org/support-groups/letting-go-childfree-peer-led-support-group/

    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/bipoc

    Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support: https://nationalshare.org/
    Provides virtual support groups, online chat forums, private Facebook groups, comfort kits, sibling 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. Includes a group for grandparents. Some groups are offered in Spanish.

    Still Mothers (Living Childless After Loss): https://www.stillmothers.com/
    A private Facebook group for mothers with no living children. Includes groups for those who are navigating infertility, as well as those who are done trying to grow their families (whether by choice or circumstance) and learning to embrace life without a child to raise.

    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.

    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.
     

    Support for Termination for Medical Reasons

    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.

    Exhale Pro-Voice: https://exhaleprovoice.org/
    A free textline offering post-abortion emotional support, information, and resources.

    Hope After Loss: https://www.hopeafterloss.org/support-groups
    Provides individual peer support and free virtual support groups for those who have experienced TFMR.

    TFMR Mamas: https://www.tfmrmamas.com/
    Offers support groups, resources, and a podcast for individuals who have ended a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons.

    Time to Talk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-to-talk-tfmr/id1545187085
    A podcast that talks about the complexities of TFMR and all the areas of life it affects.

    Support for Fathers and Non-Birthing Partners

    Dad Still Standing Podcast: https://www.dadstillstanding.com/podcast
    A podcast dedicated to providing bereaved dads with the tools they need on their journey after losing a baby.

    Grieving Dads: https://www.grievingdads.com/
    Offers books, an online course, and coaching for bereaved fathers.

    Guys and Grief: https://guysandgrief.com/
    A podcast and peer support for fathers who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

    Hope After Loss: https://www.hopeafterloss.org/support-groups
    Provides free virtual support groups for men who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.

    Luxor Collective: https://www.theariahfoundation.org/s-projects-side-by-side
    A space for BIPOC men to address their experiences of trauma, grief, and loss associated with fertility issues, pregnancy loss, and infant/maternal morbidity and mortality.

    Men’s Helpline: https://menshelpline.org
    Offers groups, a private Facebook group, resources, peer-to-peer mentorship, and a podcast dedicated to supporting men who have experienced pregnancy/infant loss and infertility.

    Sad Dad’s Club: https://saddadsclub.com/Offers free virtual support groups to help bereaved fathers navigate life after pregnancy and infant loss.

    Star Legacy Foundation: https://starlegacyfoundation.org/support-groups/Provides free virtual support groups by trained mental health professionals for pregnancy and infant loss.
     

    Support for Children

    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.

    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.

    New York Life Foundation: https://www.newyorklife.com/foundation/bereavement-support/for-families
    Resources for parents and caregivers to support children who are grieving a 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 6/2025

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Mental Health Emergency Resources

  • 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 415-781-0500

    Crisis 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 6/2025

    Return to the Well-being Support for Pregnancy Loss home page.