Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day - 5 Organizations to Support

October 15 is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. On this day and throughout the month of October, we raise awareness for research and to support those affected by pregnancy loss and infant death. For parents and families who have experienced loss, remembrance and grief is an everyday reality. This year, we encourage you to take time to support an organization by donating and sharing. Donate what you can to help support research and/or families, then encourage others to support by sharing about the organization on your social media accounts. There are many organizations that help support families through loss; the following are five we have identified for you to support by clicking on the links below. 

Pregnancy After Loss Support

"Community support resource for women experiencing the confusing and conflicting emotions of grief mixed with joy during the journey through pregnancy after loss. PALS seeks to help expectant mothers celebrate their current pregnancy by choosing hope over fear while still nurturing and honoring the grief over the loss of their deceased child."

Star Legacy Foundation 

"Organization dedicated to reducing pregnancy loss and neonatal death and improving care for families who experience such tragedies.  We are a community of families, health professionals, researchers, policy makers, and individuals dedicated to helping every pregnancy have a happy ending."

Share

"Share is a community for anyone who has experienced the death of their baby. We serve parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, as well as the professionals who care for grieving families."

March of Dimes

"March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family."

International Stillbirth Alliance 

"Uniting bereaved parents and other family members, health professionals and researchers to drive global change for the prevention of stillbirth and neonatal death and bereavement support for all those affected."