Resources
We know that topics such as parenting, pregnancy, infertility, NICU stays, and loss are complex and difficult. We have pulled together this resource page to help you in your journey.
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High-risk Pregnancy/Bed Rest/Complications
Infertility
Preterm Birth & NICU
Pregnancy Loss
Stillbirth
Infant Death
Postpartum Resources
SIDS
Maternal Health
Parenting New Baby
Parenting Special Needs Children
Pregnancy After Loss
Parenting After Loss
For Providers
For Friends and Family
For Employers
Other Financial Assistance Resources
High-risk Pregnancy/Bed Rest/Complications
Infertility
Preterm Birth & NICU
Pregnancy Loss
Stillbirth
Infant Death
Postpartum Resources
SIDS
Maternal Health
Parenting New Baby
Parenting Special Needs Children
Pregnancy After Loss
Parenting After Loss
For Providers
For Friends and Family
For Employers
Other Financial Assistance Resources
High-risk Pregnancy/Bed Rest/Complications
Support Groups and Programs
Center for Loss in Multiple Birth (CLIMB)High Risk Hope
Postpartum Support International
Resolve
Sidelines
Books and Articles
American Pregnancy AssociationHospital Bed Rest Survival Guide
Stuck in Bed: The Pregnancy Bed Rest Picture Book for Kids...and Moms
Pregnancy Complications The Bumpy Truth
Podcasts
Ask the DoulasBaby or Bust
Providers
Gold Coast DoulasVideos and webinars
Becoming a MotherInfertility
Support Groups
Parental Hope Postpartum Support InternationalReproductive Facts
Resolve
Books and Articles
American Pregnancy AssociationFinancial Resources for Family Building
Friday Five: What I Wish I Knew Before IVF
Friday Five: Lessons Learned from Infertility
Friday Five: What Infertility Taught Me
Managing Infertility Stress Still Standing
Surrogacy and Egg Donation Handbook
The Bumpy Truth
What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)?
Podcasts
Ask the DoulasBaby or Bust
Sisters in Loss
Products
Project BearProviders
Family EqualityVideos and webinars
Costs of SurrogacyKitchen Table Conversations
Preterm Birth & NICU
Support Groups
Lily's HopeLove for Lily: Chat Community for NICU Dads Love for Lily: Chat Community for NICU Moms
Love for Lily: Family Group
Love for Lily: In-Unit Moms Virtual Group
Postpartum Support International
Books and Articles
Friday Five: How to Help NICU parentsFrom Hope to Joy: A Memoir of a Mother's Determination and Her Micro Preemie's Struggle to Beat the Odds*
Gold Coast Doulas
Guest Blog: Reflections on the NICU experience
I Needed the NICU Just Like You*
I Was a Preemie Just Like You*
I Was Small But Now I'm Tall*
Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life, and Motherhood*
The Preemie Parent's Survival Guide to the NICU* Premature Birth
Care Packages and Other Products
Lily's HopePodcasts
Ask the DoulasProducts
Project BearProviders and Support Resources
SimpliFedVideos and webinars
Becoming a MotherPregnancy Loss
Support Groups
A Memory GrowsBereaved Parents of the USA
Center for Loss in Multiple Birth (CLIMB)
Faith's Lodge
The Fletcher Foundation
Grief Haven
Love for Lily: Virtual Chat Community for Loss Parents M.E.N.D.
Miscarriage Matters Miss Foundation
Naomi's Circle
Postpartum Support International
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association
Resolve
SHARE
Star Legacy Foundation
The Warm Place
Blogs, Books and Articles
A Bed for My HeartAlive Alone
American Pregnancy Association
Friday Five: Lessons Learned After My Daughter Died
Glow in the Woods
Gold Coast Doulas
Guest Blog: Lessons from a Loss Mom
Miscarriage MD
Still Standing
Memorial Resources
Grief WatchHope Mommies Box
Molly Bears
Project Bear
Still Loved
Podcasts
Miscarriage Hope DeskSisters in Loss
What's Your Grief?
Providers
Coming soon...Videos and webinars
Coming soon...Stillbirth
Support Groups
A Memory GrowsBereaved Parents of the USA
Center for Loss in Multiple Birth (CLIMB)
Faith's Lodge
The Fletcher Foundation
Grief Haven
Love for Lily: Virtual Chat Community for Loss Parents
M.E.N.D.
Miss Foundation
Naomi's Circle
Postpartum Support International
Pregnancy After Loss Support
SHARE
Star Legacy Foundation
Stillbirth and Infant Loss Support (SAILS)
The Warm Place
Blogs, Books and Articles
A Bed for My HeartAlive Alone
American Pregnancy Association
Glow in the Woods
Friday Five: Lessons Learned After My Daughter Died
Guest Blog: Lessons from a Loss Mom
Still Standing
Memorial Resources
Grief WatchHope Mommies Box
Molly Bears
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Project Bear
Still Loved
Teeny Tears
Podcasts
Sisters in LossWhat's Your Grief?
Providers
Coming soon...Videos and webinars
Coming soon...Infant Death
Support Groups
A Memory GrowsBereaved Parents of the USA
Center for Loss in Multiple Birth (CLIMB)
Compassionate Friends
Faith's Lodge
Grief Haven
Hayden’s Heart/Hayden’s House
Love for Lily: Virtual Chat Community for Loss Parents
M.E.N.D.
Miss Foundation
Naomi's Circle
Postpartum Support International
Pregnancy After Loss Support
SHARE
Star Legacy Foundation
Stillbirth and Infant Loss Support (SAILS)
Still Loved
The Warm Place
Blogs, Books, and Articles
A Bed for My HeartAlive Alone
Glow in the Woods
Still Standing
Memorial Resources
Grief WatchHope Mommies Box
Molly Bears
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Project Bear
Teeny Tears
Podcasts
Ask the DoulasSisters in Loss
What's Your Grief?
Providers
Coming soon...Videos and webinars
Coming soon...Postpartum Resources
Support Groups
Postpartum Support InternationalBooks and Articles
Perinatal Mental Health Discussion ToolFriday Five: Five Postpartum Fitness Tips
The Bumpy Truth
Podcasts
Sisters in LossProviders
Major Care Doulas*Pelvic Rehab
Videos and webinars
Coming soon...SIDS
Support Groups
A Memory GrowsBereaved Parents of the USA
Compassionate Friends
Faith's Lodge
First Candle
Grief Haven
Love for Lily: Virtual Chat Community for Loss Parents Miss Foundation
Postpartum Support International
SHARE
The Warm Place
Blogs, Books, and Articles
A Bed for My HeartAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Safe Sleep Guidelines
American SIDS Institute
Glow in the Woods
Still Standing
Memorial Resources
Hope Mommies BoxMolly Bears
Podcasts
Sisters in LossProviders and Support Resources
SimpliFedVideos and webinars
Coming soon...Maternal Health
Support Groups
Coming soon...Books and Articles
A Mom's Guide to Creating a Magical Life: 8 Steps to Feel Happier, Inspired, and More Relaxed*Friday Five: Invisible Struggles of New Motherhood
Friday Five: How to Avoid Mom Burnout
Friday Five: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Friday Five: Postpartum Fitness Truths
Gold Coast Doulas
Podcasts
Ask the DoulasSisters in Loss
Providers
Major Care Doulas*Pelvic Rehab
Videos and webinars
Becoming a MotherWomb PDX
Advocacy groups
Every Mother CountsParenting New Baby
Support Groups
Love for Lily: Lasting Love, Post-NICU Mamas Postpartum Support InternationalArticles and Books
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Safe Sleep GuidelinesGold Coast Doulas
Podcasts
Ask the DoulasProviders and Support Resources
Major Care Doulas*SimpliFed
Videos and webinars
Becoming a MotherParenting Special Needs Children
Education, Support and Advocacy Groups
Little LobbyistsNational Down Syndrome Society
Spina Bifida Association
Support Organization for Trisomy (SOFT)
Trisomy 18 Foundation
Articles and Books
Friday Five: Five Things to Know About Early InterventionPodcasts
Coming soon...Providers
Coming soon...Videos and webinars
Coming soon...Pregnancy After Loss
Support Groups
Pregnancy After Loss SupportBooks and Articles
Pregnancy After InfertilityPodcasts
Coming soon...Providers
Coming soon...Videos and webinars
Coming soon...Parenting After Loss
Support Groups
Pregnancy After Loss SupportBooks
Coming soon...Podcasts
Ask the DoulasSisters in Loss
Providers
Coming soon...Videos and webinars
Coming soon...For Providers
Consultation Resources
Postpartum Support InternationalArticles and Books
Advice for Funeral Directors and Clergy: A Bereaved Parent's PerspectiveGold Coast Doulas
Education
Miss Foundation National Perinatal AssociationStar Legacy Foundation
Memorial Resources for Loss
Teeny TearsPodcasts
Ask the DoulasProfessional Organizations
National Association of Neonatal NursingNational Association of Perinatal Social Workers
Videos and webinars
Coming soon...For Friends and Family
Support Groups
Star Legacy FoundationBooks and Articles
Friday Five: How to Help NICU parentsFriday Five: What I Learned Talking to Others About Pregnancy Loss
Gold Coast Doulas
Podcasts
Ask the DoulasProviders
Coming soon...Videos and webinars
Coming soon...Gifts and Resources
In Kind Boxes*Major Care Doulas*
For Employers
Breast and Chest Feeding
PumpspottingInfertility Resources
Coming soon...Pregnancy Resources
Loss Resources
Coming soon...Gifts
In Kind Boxes*Major Care Doulas*
Other Financial Assistance Resources
Infertility
AGC ScholarshipsAffording Surrogacy Guide
Baby Quest Foundation
Chicago Coalition for Family Building
Family Foundation Charitable Trust
Financial Resources for Family Building
Footsteps for Fertility
Hasidah
Journey to Parenthood
Nest Egg Foundation Parental Hope
Pregnancy
Coming soon...Preterm Birth and NICU
Caiden's HopeGIFT: Giving is a Family Tradition
Miracle Babies
NICU Helping Hands
Patches of Light
Beyond the NICU
Lily's ListPatches of Light
Project Sweet Peas
Loss expenses
Audrey and McKenna FoundationAvery and Aubrey's Way
The Fletcher Foundation
Love, Jessica
Rebecca's Reason
Tears Foundation
Miscellaneous
MBA Open Doors FoundationSingle Mothers Grants
Stillborn and Infant Loss Support (SAILS)
Wealthy Single Mommy
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