Losing a child is tragic. Whether you’re facing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, these resources are here so you don’t have to face it alone.
Counseling & Support Groups:
Child loss affects 1 in 4 women. Connect with a support group or one-on-one counseling.
- MISS Foundation
- Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
- M.E.N.D.
- A Memory Grows – also has retreats
- Heaven’s Gain
- Pierced Forever Foundation
- Global Registry of Stillbirth Support
- Grieving Dads
- Compassionate Friends – support groups for all grief including support for siblings and grandparents
- First Candle
- Postpartum Support International
- Pregnancy After Loss Support
- International Support List
Financial Assistance:
When you lose a child, the last thing you should have to worry about is finances. Thanks to these organizations, you don’t have to:
- The Fletcher Foundation
- The TEARS Foundation
- Angel Names Association
- Avery & Aubrey’s Way
- Pierced Forever Foundation
- Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation
- Hayden’s Helping Hands
- Hope After Loss
- Kelly Ryan Foundation
- More financial assistance options
Remembrance:
Wondering how to honor your child? Here are a few memorial ideas:
Resources for friends & family:
Has a friend or family member lost a child? What you say and do is important now more than ever. Here’s a guide:
In addition to the resources listed, often local pregnancy centers have or can refer to support groups. A hospital’s maternity ward may also have recommendations for local counseling or support groups.
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