Helplines
- Massachusetts Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI)
1-800-944-4773 (#1 En Español or #2 in English)
Text in English: 800-944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Use this Helpline for support and to learn about resources. You will be asked to leave a confidential message, and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. - Loss & Grief in Pregnancy & Postpartum | PSI Get access to non-judgmental support, information, and connection with others also experiencing the loss of a pregnancy, infant, or child.
- Perinatal Mental Health Discussion Tool for Parents Experiencing Loss | PSI Learn about and use discussion tools to track your mental health symptoms and discuss them with your healthcare provider. Resources are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Support groups and counseling
- Propa City Community Outreach Get help with your mental and emotional health after experiencing loss and grief.
- The EMA Project Inc. Access coaching, support, advocacy, and brings awareness to maternal health with a focus on closing the higher mortality gap in BIPOC birthing persons.
- AllPaths Family Building Access resources, support, and community while trying to build your family, particularly for people struggling with fertility and family building. Connect with a peer group to get emotional support and understanding without judgement.
- Empty Arms Bereavement Support Get access to a support group, an individual connection, or online resources. For individuals and families whose babies have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, or termination for medical reasons.
- Massachusetts Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Groups Join free weekly online group chats to support you after a pregnancy loss.
- General Counseling Services | Native American LifeLines Access individual and group counseling services. Telebehavioral health options are available. For Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Find a Support Group | RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Find a support group – in person, virtual, and professional-led options available – , resources, and advocacy. For people struggling with infertility and trying to build their family.
- The TEARS Foundation Get access to emotional support, community, and financial assistance after the loss of a child.
- Resources for Twinless Twins Learn more about twin and sibling loss. Get connected to resources and support.
- Blog Articles About Grief and Loss - What's Your Grief Learn more about your grief and access different resources and tools for support.
- Reproductive Facts offers currently known information on fertility, reproductive health, contraception, and pregnancy. Explore comprehensive resources to make informed decisions about your reproductive journey.
- Accessing Abortion Care in Massachusetts Learn more about how to access abortion care in Massachusetts.
- Avoid Anti-Abortion Centers: Learn more about Anti-Abortion centers, how to avoid them, and abortion protections in Massachusetts. Find comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services. File a complaint against an Anti-Abortion Center. Please note that “crisis pregnancy centers” do not provide comprehensive medical care for people experiencing a pregnancy loss.
Miscarriage resources
- Massachusetts Miscarriage Resources Learn more about different resources and support after miscarriage.
- Miscarriage Management | Boston Medical Center Connect with a caregiver providing patient-centered and compassionate care for miscarriages through all stages of pregnancy.
- Information and Support Following Miscarriage | BIDMC of Boston Learn more about perinatal loss and your support options, including supportive counseling, practical guidance, and community resources.
- Miscarriage, loss, and grief | March of Dimes Access resources and community. For families experiencing miscarriage or loss.
- Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline Access a free hotline. For people seeking information on and support for their miscarriage or abortion.
Loss and grief resources for fathers, partners and other family members
- Fathers Grieve, Too — Return to Zero: H.O.P.E. Learn more about how men experience grief. Hear stories from men about their experiences with pregnancy loss.
- Help for Dads | Postpartum Support International (PSI) Learn more about Perinatal Mental Health Disorders in men. Call or text their helpline 1-800-944-4773 for support – see the PSI website for getting help in Spanish.
- “Dads Grieve Too”: 5 Ways to Acknowledge and Support Grieving Fathers in the Aftermath of Pregnancy and Infant Loss - Perinatal Support Washington Learn more about how to acknowledge and support grieving men after pregnancy or infant loss.
- Support Groups for Dads — Empty Arms Bereavement Support Learn more and join a free support group for male-identified, non-gestational parents who have experienced the loss of a baby.
- Resources for Dads — Empty Arms Bereavement Support Learn more and get access to one-on-one support or group support to help navigate the loss of a pregnancy or child.
- Bereaved Parents of the USA Find community and more resources on the loss of a pregnancy or child. For parents, siblings, and grandparents.
- Grief - Compassionate Friends Learn more about the different grief responses people may experience after a child dies.
Loss and grief resources for LGTBQI+ families
- LGBTQ+ Resources — Empty Arms Bereavement Support Learn more and get access to one-on-one support and group support for LGBTQ+ parents who have experienced the loss of a baby.
- Resources for LGBTQ+ families experiencing loss and pregnancy after loss - Pregnancy After Loss Support Find resources and personal stories of the loss of a pregnancy or child for LGBTQ+ families.
- Introduction · LGBTQ+ Reproductive Loss Get support on miscarriage, stillbirth, failed adoption, infertility, and/or sterility. For LGBTQ+ parents and families, and those who support them—family & friends, medical & adoption professionals, therapists & counsellors.
- LGBTQ+ | Empower LGBTQ+ Families Today — Return to Zero: H.O.P.E. Learn more about support groups, workshops, therapists, and resources for LGBTQ+ people experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.
Resources for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)
- Preventing Sleep Related Infant Death - First Candle Learn more about how to prevent sleep-related infant deaths. Get support in grieving the loss of a baby.
- SUID/SIDS Resource Center Find resources on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Sibling grief resources
If you have other children who knew about the pregnancy, it is important to talk to them, explain what has happened, and support their process of grief and bereavement. There are many resources that can support these conversations depending on the child’s age, development, and other factors.
- Sibling Resources | CU Perinatal Grief and Loss Support Access resources for siblings whose family has experienced perinatal loss.
- Parents’ advice on how the siblings of a stillborn baby can be supported | PMC Read this article to learn more about parent advice on how siblings of a stillborn baby can be supported.
- Free Book — Special Delivery Access a free book, Special Delivery, about different types of newborns, including babies who live for only a short time.
- A Hand to Hold Learn more about and get support with your child’s mental health.