Recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Resources & Educational Opportunities
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: an important time to recognize the grief and challenges of those who have experienced loss by miscarriage, stillbirth, and other conditions that can cause a pregnancy to end before or during birth.
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) recognizes those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Your loss matters, your pain is valid, and you are not alone.
In this article, we are uplifting resources, organizations, and training opportunities that support those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.
Fact Sheet: Perinatal Loss and Maternal Mental Health
Produced by the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA), this fact sheet provides an evidence-based overview of how perinatal loss impacts the mental health of mothers, birthing people, and their partners.
In this fact sheet, you will find:
Key facts and figures about perinatal loss
Insights into the impact of perinatal loss on maternal mental health
Guidance on how to support bereaved parents
Resources for healing and ongoing support
March of Dimes
March of Dimes is a national nonprofit organization focusing on the health of mothers and babies. They offer many resources for pregnancy and infant loss, including information in English and Spanish.
The National Perinatal Loss Collaborative
The National Perinatal Loss Collaborative is a nonprofit working to build a more connected, compassionate approach to perinatal bereavement care by bridging hospital systems, community-based support, and lived experience.
They advance care through:
Education and training — Check out their 2026 webinar series. Continuing education credits are available.
Community and connection
Tools and resources
Consultation and support
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the leading organization supporting parents impacted by perinatal mental health conditions. They provide many resources for both parents and healthcare providers, including several virtual support groups for individuals who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association empowers people navigating their fertility journey through trusted information, community support, and grassroots advocacy that make family building options accessible to everyone.
Return to Zero (RTZ) HOPE
Return to Zero (RTZ) HOPE is a national non-profit organization providing holistic support, resources, and community for all people who have experienced unimaginable loss during the journey to parenthood. They serve bereaved parents, healthcare providers, and impacted family and friends.
RTZ HOPE Resources include:
Provider directory
Support groups
Retreats
Webinars
Materials & Brochures
Stories of HOPE
SAD DADS CLUB
SAD DADS CLUB is a non-profit organization helping bereaved fathers navigate life after loss of a child by nurturing a supportive community and providing access to mental health services.
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