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Free, confidential 24/7 support for pregnant and postpartum people and their families, in English and Spanish.
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How you're feeling
There is no right way to grieve a pregnancy or a baby. These groups and counselors make space for your loss, for as long as you need.
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Mount Sinai Health System
Bereavement support for families after miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn or infant loss, including free online groups in English and Spanish and groups for those who ended a wanted pregnancy (TFMR).
Languages: English, Spanish
Lenox Hill Hospital (Northwell Health)
A monthly in-person group for parents grieving a pregnancy or newborn loss, meeting the second Thursday of each month, 5 to 6 pm. Call to register.
National Council of Jewish Women New York (NCJW NY)
Free peer counseling by phone and support groups (in person and virtual) for parents after miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death, or ending a pregnancy for fetal anomalies.
Public Health Solutions
A free, counselor-led Zoom support group for parents, family members, and support people grieving a pregnancy-related loss, held in English and Spanish.
Languages: English, Spanish
Manhattan therapy practice focused on reproductive and maternal mental health, including grief after miscarriage and stillbirth. Out-of-network; a limited number of sliding-scale spots.
The Compassionate Friends
A monthly peer support meeting for parents and families after the death of a child at any age, including babies. Meets the third Tuesday at 7 pm.
The Compassionate Friends
Peer support meetings for parents and families after the death of a child at any age, including babies. Meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 7 pm.
National nonprofit for anyone whose baby died during pregnancy, at birth, or in early infancy. Hosts weekly online support chats, including groups for pregnancy after loss and difficult decisions.
