Nationwide Online
Support Resources
Many find online support to be quite helpful during the grieving process after the death of their baby. Online resources can be a convenient and helpful way to receive the needed support to begin healing after the loss of a baby. Even if a bereaved parent attends an in-person support group meeting or sees a counselor, online support can provide an additional way to share their baby’s stories and memories in ways they might not otherwise be able to do. For the most part, Empty Arms Vermont is only able to sustain a group with people local to our community/state. If you are out of state, please let us know and we’ll help connect you to a place where you can find support. Below are nationwide online support groups that could be helpful.
Share: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
Share has WEEKLY online group chats for our families. The online Pregnancy Loss Group (for the loss of baby through miscarriage, still birth or in the first weeks of life) meets the first, second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm-9:00pm CST. The Pregnancy After Loss Group (for those pregnant after a loss or trying to become pregnant) meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm-9:00pm CST. To join these group’s go to our website at: http://nationalshare.org/online-support/
Share maintains an active presence on Facebook, with three support groups and Share’s National page. The support groups are closed groups to protect privacy and require approval prior to posting within the page. The National Share page is a public page and posts current information regarding events, pertinent articles, chapter updates, and videos from bereaved families.
Here are Share’s Facebook private pages:
Share Bereaved Families Peer Support
Share Pregnancy After Loss Support
Share Español: Esperanza for Spanish Speaking Families
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support National Page (public)
Share has an online magazine that can offer supportive articles and resources at http://nationalshare.org/sharing-magazine/
Share is also active on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/nationalshare), offering ideas for memory making, holiday traditions, articles, music and self care.
Share also has links to local support groups in many states. Find Support in Your State
Other Online Support Groups
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and training the professional community and the public.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support for Parents
1st and 3rd Monday at 10 AM PT/ 1pm PM ET
2nd and 4th Monday at 1 PM PT / 4pm PM ET
2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:15 PM PT/ 9:15 PM ET
Our online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support for Parents group provides connection for parents grieving the loss of their baby. Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved parents find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby is often a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help.
Termination for Medical Reasons
Every Thursday – See Link for Times (Time Varies)
Many parents face the difficult choice to end a pregnancy due to a devastating maternal or fetal diagnosis. Our online Termination for Medical Reasons Support Group provides non-judgmental support to moms who experienced termination for medical reasons.
Led by PSI-trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope.