Pregnancy Loss Resources | Fertility Naturopath
Pregnancy loss is extremely challenging for some. It’s also very common, but it’s not commonly discussed.
If you are experiencing loss and are looking for resources to better support you through this period of grieving please take a look at this list.
Local Support: Check with local hospitals or community centres for support groups or counselling services specifically for pregnancy loss. I often recommend Embrace.
Meditation: Circle & Bloom FREE Pregnancy Loss Meditation
Memorial Ideas: Consider creating a…
memory box: https://amzn.to/3NYgbME
planting a tree or purchasing a tree ornament: https://amzn.to/48VUO8F
or participating in walks or events that honour lost pregnancies - see more on this below
Books:
"Empty Cradle, Broken Heart" by Deborah L. Davis - Offers insight and coping strategies.
"Grieving the Child I Never Knew" by Kathe Wunnenberg - A guide for processing grief after loss.
Other Resources:
• Miscarriage Association of Canada: Offers support, resources, and information for those experiencing miscarriage and pregnancy loss across Canada.
• Adalyn Rose Foundation: Provides continuous support and comfort to families grieving the loss of a baby at any point during pregnancy or early childhood.
• Laurel Box Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Boxes: Curates thoughtful, hand-selected care packages designed to provide comfort and healing to those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.
• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre: Offers compassionate, community-based support services and resources for families dealing with pregnancy and infant loss.
• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network: Provides support and resources for families affected by pregnancy and infant loss across Ontario, Canada, including peer-led support groups.
• Baby’s Breath: Focuses on awareness, support, and advocacy for families affected by infant death and pregnancy loss, including resources on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
• Bridget’s Bunnies: Delivers comfort kits to families grieving the loss of a baby, helping to honor the memory of the lost child and offer support during difficult times.
It’s natural to feel confused, disappointed, angry, sad and overwhelmed at this time. It’s also easy to scour the internet for answers and what to expect.
I would like to let you know I am here to support you in any way you need. Some people see this as a good time to connect with me to discuss any of the above and any other questions you might have - when to try again, what else we might need to investigate, how to help your body, etc.
Sending you big healing hugs!
