5 Stages of Support for Parents and Families Experiencing Infant and Child Loss

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Stage 1: Finding out they are experiencing loss

Loss late in pregnancy, often when parents are preparing to give birth.

Propa City Community Outreach

Healing Toolkits. Grief support groups.

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Empty Arms Bereavement Support

Time of loss support. Individual support. Support groups. Northampton, MA.

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South Shore Health

Pregnancy loss support group for parents and partners who have experienced loss at any point in pregnancy.

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Stage 2: The postpartum phase

The postpartum period, especially the first three months, is a vulnerable time when grief and postpartum depression may arise.

Sad Dads Club

Weekly Sad Dads Club meets. Sad Dads Open Hour and My Child, My Story (MCMS).

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Propa City Community Outreach (PCCO)

Healing Sessions. #TeamSimeon Family Circles.

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Julia Lotin, LICSW

Perinatal mental health care for pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, and perinatal loss.

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Postpartum Support International

Resources, support, and education about maternal mental health.

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Stage 3: First milestones after loss or due date

Between 6–12 months after loss, individuals may experience a period of growth or need additional mental health support.

AllPaths Family Building

Pregnancy and primary pregnancy loss support groups.

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Offers an extensive resource guide for emotional support groups and organizations.

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LaMone Downey Leonard, LICSW

Rising Hope Counseling and Wellness. Perinatal mental health, fertility struggles, and pregnancy and infant loss.

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Stage 4: General milestones

Certain milestones can be especially difficult, prompting people to reach out for support.

The Massachusetts Center for Unexpected Infant and Child Death

No-cost support for families grieving a sudden or unexpected death during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood.

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Stage 5: Pregnancy after loss

Pregnancy after loss can be supported by tools like kick-counting apps to help monitor movement and provide reassurance.

Count the Kicks (app)

Digital app that helps parents keep track of fetal movement to improve health and birth outcomes for moms and babies.

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AllPaths Family Building

Pregnancy and primary pregnancy loss support groups. Infertility and family building support.

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Propa City Community Outreach

Community and remembrance for families pregnant after a loss.

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At Propa City, we provide services across all stages of pregnancy and child loss, offering compassionate care, understanding, and support to individuals and families navigating grief, healing, and remembrance.

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