Stillbirth and Early Infant Loss Resources
Losing your baby in a stillbirth is a devastating and profoundly tragic experience. Whether you had time to prepare, or you faced an unexpected loss, you're likely left feeling utterly heartbroken. Remember that you're not alone in your grief and there is a community for you to lean on.
Are you currently anticipating a stillbirth, or in the hospital due to a stillbirth loss?
We’re so sorry you are facing such a devastating loss. The realization that your baby won’t be coming home with you after all bears an overwhelming amount of shock and heartbreak. We’re here to support you. Please visit our Time of Loss page for information about immediate support and companionship.
If you’re seeking one-on-one support:
You can check out our Individual Support page.
If you’d like to join a support group:
Read more about our Stillbirth and Early Infant Loss Support Group, which welcomes all families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss after 20 weeks gestation through early infancy. This confidential, loving group connects and supports parents as they navigate the murky, crippling waters of grief. You, your loss, your baby, your story are all welcome here.
You can also explore this collection of online stories/resources:
‘Glow in the Woods’ Blog with stories from people who suffered pregnancy and infant loss, many of which were stillbirths
The Shortest Day episode from the Longest Shortest Time on poet, Arielle Greenberg’s stillbirth
Stillbirth Matters Podcast from Star Legacy Foundation
Stillbirth Happens Podcast from Project Hummingbird
Stories from Still Standing Magazine on Stillbirth
Not local to Massachusetts?
At this time, our TFMR Support groups, our LGBTQ+ Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Groups and our BIPOC Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Groups are the only support groups that include nation-wide participants.
We'd like to suggest that you look at these national organizations below that host online support groups. It's possible you might even find an in-person support group in your community, or other bereaved parents in your state who can help you find something that is closer to home.
https://starlegacyfoundation.org/support-groups/
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/