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Pregnancy Loss and Grief Resource List

Writer: Tiffany Lowther
Tiffany Lowther
Feb 28, 2025
7 min read

Updated: Sep 25


Holding space for loss and grief
Holding space for loss and grief

Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or an infant, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), or neonatal death—is an incredibly painful and personal journey. Infertility is also a painful grief process impacting as many as 1 in 8 couples. Grief in these moments can feel isolating, and it may be difficult to navigate the next steps. Support and resources are available for those experiencing this loss, for couples, as well as for loved ones who want to provide comfort and understanding.


Below, you will find a collection of books and resources to help process grief, find community, and offer meaningful support. Each book and resource is hyperlinked for easy access, and many of these books can also be found at your local library. If you are located in Orange County, FL I suggest the home delivery service with the local Library where they will drop off the books at your door. The Libby app for libraries through overdrive offers free access through your library to audiobooks, e-books and magazines. Additionally, there are nationwide and local Orlando and Central Florida resources listed below for those seeking in-person meetings and community support.


Returning to work after a pregnancy loss can be overwhelming and may feel inconceivable. You may be lactating, need extra time to grieve, time for counseling, recovery, etc. and those rights and needs should be protected. The problem often arises when employees and employers don't understand or follow the laws and rules that should be protecting grieving individuals, including the partners. Below are a few resources to help you better understand the rights as an employee and garner more legal support.


Click here to download a PDF version of this Perinatal Loss resource page


Central Florida / Orlando, Florida Local Resources



Pregnancy Loss and Infertility Books



Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR )

TFMR refers to the interventions that result in a wanted pregnancy being ended, either because of a medical condition relating to the baby or because of maternal health.

  • TFMR Psychologist - Psychologist that offers resources, support groups and a provider list of trained tfmr providers.

  • TFMR Postpartum Support International free support group -free support group offered the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm ET and 4th Thursday at 8:30pm ET. 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:30pm ET

  • TFMR Mamas- Offers free support groups and private facebook groups, podcast as well as other resources. LGTBQ+ allied.

  • TFMR Mamas Book List


Emotional Support for Perinatal Loss
Emotional Support for Perinatal Loss

National Organizations


  • Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support – Support for families who have experienced the loss of a baby.

  • Exhale – after abortion support. The Exhale textline is available to individuals who have had abortions, and to their partners, friends, allies, and family members. Call1-866-439–4253 and text- 617-749-2948.

  • Resolve- National Infertility Association

  • Postpartum Support International- Termination for Medical Reasons support group

  • The MISS Foundation – Support and resources for grieving families after child loss.

  • Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep – Volunteer bereavement photographers offering remembrance photography.

  • Still Standing – An online magazine offering support for those coping with loss and infertility.

  • Return to Zero – Healing retreats and support for those navigating pregnancy and infant loss.

  • Return to Zero: LGBTQIA+ – Support for LGBTQIA+ families

  • #ihadamiscarriage – A movement by Jessica Zucker, PhD, sharing stories of pregnancy loss on Instagram and Twitter.

  • The TEARS Foundation – Financial and emotional support for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.

  • Postpartum Support International- Providers free support groups, resources and provider search

  • Compassionate Friends – provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. (resources in Spanish and other languages available)

  • Glow in the Woods – discussion forum and helpful posts for parents who have lost a baby.

  • Griefwatch (for perinatal loss) – a publisher and manufacturer of bereavement books and materials used by families and professionals around the country.

  • Georgetown University – Emotional Healing after a Miscarriage: A Guide for Women, Partners, Family and Friends

  • Hope Mommies – non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to come alongside moms and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and/or infant loss, bringing comfort, encouragement, companionship and hope as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter.

  • March of Dimes – overview of dealing with grief after the death of one’s baby.

  • M.E.N.D. – (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death)- Christian, non-profit organization that reaches out to families who have suffered the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death.

  • Miscarriage for Men – website that offers directional guidance and support. A place where men, who are suffering in silence, can voice their worries, fears and just support each other, either publicly or anonymously.

  • Miscarriage Matters – community of parents who have experienced the loss of our child/children, willing to offer our friendship and a listening ear.

  • PALS (Pregnancy After Loss Support) – PALS supports courageous mamas pregnant again after a loss through connection with peers, awareness in the community, education of providers, and advocacy around the world. PALS also has an app for parents who are conceiving after a loss.

  • Rachel’s Gift – provides support and guidance for caregivers and families enduring pregnancy and infant loss.

  • RESOLVE through Sharing – for providers; a not-for-profit organization providing thought leadership, and an evidence-based yet compassion-first approach to bereavement care.

  • Sad Dads Club – helps fellow bereaved fathers navigate life after loss by nurturing a supportive community and providing access to mental health services.

  • SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support – mission to provide support toward positive resolution of grief experienced at the time of, or following the death of a baby. This support encompasses emotional, physical, spiritual and social healing, as well as sustaining the family unit.

  • Sisters in Loss – dedicated to replacing silence with storytelling around pregnancy and infant loss and infertility of black women.

  • Star Legacy Foundation – virtual grief support groups for family members who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss (group in Spanish available)

  • Stillbirthday – seeks to nurture sources of perinatal bereavement, strengthen skills of healthcare professionals and increase healthy engagement of perinatal related needs among communities.

Worker and Employee Rights


Supporting a loved one through grief
Supporting a loved one through grief

Ways to Support a Grieving Partner, Friend or Family Member


  • Use their Name- If the parents or your partner named the baby- use and call them by their name. Reflect the parent and partner language.

  • Advocate for Work Leave- There are not a lot of work protections for employees when it comes to pregnancy loss and complications. It might be helpful to walk with the grieving to help advocate for more paid time off and legal protections. Explore your states workplace rights for pregnancy and pregnancy loss.

  • Acknowledge their grief – Grief looks different for everyone, and partners may process emotions in unique ways. Acknowledge their grief without trying to fix it.

  • Create space for open communication – Encourage honest discussions about feelings without judgment. Do not give opinions or advice. Do not say "at least" or "you should". Speak less and listen more.

  • Seek counseling – A therapist, specializing and certified in this area can help navigate this journey as a couple, individually or as a family or friend wanting to support a loved one.

  • Honor the loss together – Consider and discuss rituals such as planting a tree, writing letters, or creating a memory box to process the loss. Ignoring the loss, anniversaries and their name is painful and can isolate the grieving.

  • Respect different grieving timelines – One partner may move forward faster than the other; patience and understanding are key. There is no timeline on grief.

  • Grief and fear with following pregnancies- It's common to have fear and grief come up with future pregnancies. Be kind, patient and acknowledge all the feelings and thoughts as valid.


Click here to download a PDF version of this Perinatal Loss resource page


Tiffany Lowther, LMHC, PMH-C  is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience. She provides compassionate, trauma-informed counseling in Orlando, Winter Park and throughout the state of Florida. With specialties and certifications in EMDR therapy, perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health, trauma, ptsd and anxiety treatment, Tiffany offers both in-person and HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions.


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