Resources for Pregnancy & Infant Loss
We are so, so sorry you're here.
If you're reading this, chances are a baby you love has died. And we know from experience that there is absolutely nothing worse. We are so very sorry.
We want you to know that you are not alone. And as impossible as it seems, you will survive this. We didn't believe it, either. But we made it. You will too. And just like our babies, the baby you are missing will always be a part of your family.
And we'll be there for you, too, every step of the way.
The resources below were compiled by bereaved parents and families of stillborn babies from our team at PUSH. These are the things that brought us comfort in our time of greatest need. Everyone grieves differently, and that's okay. But we all deserve support. We hope you find what's right for you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need anything at all. Hang in there.
--Lots of love from all of us at PUSH
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For Adults
An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination: A Memoir by Elizabeth McCracken
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby by Deborah L. Davis
It's OK That You're Not OK: Grief in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine
Unimaginable: Life After Baby Loss by Brooke Taylor
You Are the Mother of All Mothers: A Message of Hope for the Grieving Heart by Angela Miller
A Bereaved Father by Steve Younis
A Guide for Fathers: When a Baby Dies by Tim Nelson
A Time to Decide, a Time to Heal
After the Loss of Your Baby: For Teen Mothers by Connie Nykiel
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore
Bowing to Light: A Mother’s Journey Through Grief by Rachael Maier
Breathe: A Memoir of Motherhood, Grief, and Family Conflict by Kelly Kittel
For Children
I'm Still a Big Sister by Brittany & Eliza Day
Perfectly Imperfect Family by Amie Lands
These Precious Little People by Frankie Brunker
A Birthday Present for Daniel by Juliet Cassuto Rothman
A Rainbow Baby Story by Crystal A. Falk
Always My Twin by Valerie R. Samuels
Always Remember by Cece Meng
Happy Tears & Rainbow Babies by Natasha Carlow
Little Dream by Celeste Rankine
My Sibling Still by Megan Lacourrege
My Yellow Balloon by Tiffany Papageorge
No New Baby: For Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister Die Before Birth by Marilyn Gryte
& Online Communities
#StillCounts Awareness Campaign
Faces of Loss
Glow in the Woods
October 15th Wave of Light
PUSH Guide to Pregnancy After Loss
PUSH Guide to Stillbirth Certificates & Tax Credits
Pregnancy After Loss Support
#LGBTBabyLoss
A Heartbreaking Choice
Bereaved Parents of the USA
CLIMB (Center for Loss in Multiple Births)
Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth
& Films
Podcasts
Still My Son with Ana Vick
Smooth Stones with Amy Watson
Be Still Be Aware
Coming Back with Shelby Forsythia
Confessions of a Grieving Mother
Dad Still Standing
Lucky Anchor Project
Preparing for Pregnancy After Loss
Rainbow Baby with Taylor Bates
Sisters in Loss with Erica McAfee
Still A Part of Us
Stillbirth Matters
Films
For Finding Answers
& Education
Dr. Harvey Kliman (Yale) Placenta Review
Dr. Harvey Kliman (Yale) Placenta Review - Steps
Measure the Placenta
Rainbow Clinics
Return to Zero: HOPE
Stillbirth Facts & Graphics
Count the Kicks (Healthy Birth Day)
Finding Your Way After Loss
MAMA Academy
March of Dimes: Dealing with Grief After the Death of Your Baby
Plain Talk Pregnancy
Seleni Institute
Assistance for Funeral, Burial, Cremation, Etc.
Social Media Accounts & Discussion Groups
An Unexpected Family Outing
Orangeafmama - Junie's Mom
PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy
Small Placenta Stillbirth Group
Still My Son
StillCounts Campaign
Stillbirth Mama Fighting for Light
Surviving Siblings
Umbilical Cord Accidents (UCA) Support and Education
Wood Nails & Cotton
Adrian's Elephant
Alishia Anderson
Memorial Items, Art & Photography Services
Therapists, Support Groups & Peer Mentors
PSI: Perinatal Loss Provider Directory
Ready for a Rainbow PAL Affirmation Cards
Return to Zero: HOPE - Counselor List
Return to Zero: HOPE - Support Groups
Experience Camps for Grieving Children
Mount Sinai Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement Support Group
Nechama Comfort
PSI: Loss & Grief in Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pockets of Light
Support Groups & Peer Companions
Supporting Surrogate Mothers and their Intended Parents through Infant Loss
TFMR Mamas
& Personal Blogs
Alana by Samantha Durante Banerjee
An Unexpected Family Outing
Black Angel Mom
By the Brooke
Charlotte’s Purpose
Dear Luke
Diary of an Almost Father
Happy Sad Mama
Here Comes the Sun
Hurt by Homebirth
Just Ella Bella: Losing Logan
Less Than 1%: Surviving My Stillborn
Pregnancy After Loss Resources
Different Baby, Different Story: Pregnancy After Loss by Joann O'Leary & Lynnda Parker
Books (For Adults)
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Pregnancy After Loss Support: Love Letters to PAL Moms by Emily Long & Lindsey Henke
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Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage & Stillbirth by Ann Douglas
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& Non-Birthing Parent Resources
Strong and Tender: From Perinatal Loss, a Guide for Fathers by Pat Schwiebert
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