Resources & Tools

Experiencing the loss of a baby is an unimaginable journey, and no one should have to navigate it alone. Support groups and mental health services can provide comfort and guidance to parents facing loss.*

*These resources have been provided by the Hartford HealthCare Perinatal Bereavement Committee

Perinatal Infant Loss

Hope after Loss – Community of families who grieve the loss of a pregnancy or infant.  Offer peer support, burial assistance, education, and awareness.
https://www.hopeafterloss.org

Bridgets Cradles – support for families offering resources, encouragement and community
https://www.bridgetscradles.com

NILMDTS (Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep) offers free professional pictures for infant loss as early as 25 weeks gestation.
https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

Postpartum Support International - Support and resources to individuals and families through perinatal loss and bereavement coordinators. Offers an online support group to connect grieving mothers.
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum

Pregnancy After Loss Support - Online support group and resources.
https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support - Services include phone counseling, support groups, online communities, community events and online education.
https://nationalshare.org

March of Dimes - An educational site that explains what grief is, what it can look like among men, women and children and offers coping advice.
https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/dealing-with-grief-after-the-death-of-your-baby.aspx

Centering - Education and resources for the bereaved.
https://centering.org/our-mission

Bereaved Parents of the USA - Support and resources to fellow bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents after the death of their loved one.
https://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/chapters/find-a-chapter

Walk with Me - Practical, financial, and emotional support to families who are learning to live in the wake of their child’s death prior to or shortly after birth.
https://www.walkwithme-nonprofit.org

Ending a Wanted Pregnancy - Support group for families ending pregnancy for medical reasons.
https://endingawantedpregnancy.com

Exhale - Support and resources via text or phone line for individuals who had an abortion.
https://exhaleprovoice.org

Miscarriage Matters - Online support to those who have experienced pregnancy or early infant loss.
https://www.mymiscarriagematters.org

The Tears Foundation - Support groups and trained “Peer Companions” for bereaved families who have experienced the death of their baby.
https://thetearsfoundation.org/supportgroups

How to limit unwanted mail, phone calls & emails
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Be prepared for the fact that nothing will eliminate these contacts completely but these are some suggestions for limiting them. 

  1. Go to the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) website: https://www.dmachoice.org. DMA choice reduces promotional mail offers. 
  2. Choose "Consumer Choices" which will take you to a page explaining your options in more detail 

REDUCING COMMERCIAL MAIL/CATALOGS 

  1. Go to the DMA website 
  2. You can use the website to print a registration form. Sign it and mail it to DMA Choice, Consumer Preferences, Box 900 Cos Cob, CT 06807 
  3. A nominal processing fee is required.

REDUCING NATIONAL ADVERTISING PHONE CALLS & EMAILS 

Option #1 

  • The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) on the DMA website puts you on a do-not-call list for 10 years 
  • There is a fee 

Option #2 

  • Email Preference Service: Reduce unsolicited commercial messages to your personal email account. 

FTC Do Not Call list

  1. The FTC’S Do-Not-Call list puts you on the list permanently until you remove your number -Call 888-382-1222 from the phone you wish to register OR 
  2. Go to https://www.donotcall.gov/register 
  3. This is free service through the DMA website. You can register up to three phone numbers and on emails. 
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Lactation Resources

Mothers Milk Bank North East - Support for Mothers who would like to donate breastmilk.
https://milkbankne.org/donate-milk

Support for Women of Color

Return to Zero (RTZ) Hope - Pregnancy and infant loss webinars and support groups specifically for women of color.
https://rtzhope.org

Sisters in Loss - Support, resources and community for Black women who experienced pregnancy and infant loss.
https://sistersinloss.com

Support for LGBTQ+ People

Return to Zero (RTZ) Hope - Virtual support groups and resources for LGBTQ+ families.
https://rtzhope.org/lgbtq

Pregnancy After Loss Support - Pregnancy loss resources for LGBTQ+ families.
https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/resources-for-lgbtq-families-experiencing-loss-and-pregnancy-after-loss

Support for Spanish Speaking People

Share Español: Esperanza - Grupo de apoyo ha sido creado para servir a familias de habla Hispana a afrontar el duro proceso de duelo debido a la trágica pérdida del bebé durante el embarazo, antes del nacimiento o durante los primeros meses de vida.
https://nationalshare.org/share-espanolesperanza

Miscarriage Matters Español - Proporciona apoyo en línea a aquellos que han experimentado el embarazo o la pérdida temprana del bebé
https://www.mymiscarriagematters.org/miscarriage-matters-en-espanol