Miscarriage, loss, and grief

Experiencing miscarriage or loss can be an incredibly isolating journey, but you don't have to face it alone. March of Dimes honors those who've experienced loss, and provides resources for families facing unthinkable challenges and struggling with unimaginable loss to find hope, answers, and a sense of community.

Facebook Group

Families everywhere join the March of Dimes community group on Facebook as a safe space to find support, comfort, and friendship. Whatever brought you to this group—whether it's preterm birth, a NICU stay, infant loss, or infertility—we're here for you.

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Unspoken Stories

You might feel like you're alone in what you've experienced, but you're not. Visit here to find stories that may resonate with your own. You can also write to us and share your story.

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Wall of Remembrance

They left us too soon but will never be forgotten. If you've experienced the loss of a baby or an expectant or new mom, leave a message as a tribute to them. They will always hold a special place in our hearts.

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Latest resources

Browse articles containing information about specific conditions and resources to help navigate loss and grief.

Dealing with grief after losing a baby is a heartbreaking endeavor. Learn how to handle grief or support someone who's grieving.
Miscarriage is when a baby dies in womb before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Know the signs and symptoms of miscarriage, risk factors for it and how to cope with loss.
Stillbirth is when a baby dies in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Learn about the risk factors and resources to help you cope with the loss of your baby.
Neonatal death is when your baby dies within the first 28 days of life. Learn about it and explore different ways of dealing with grief.
Ectopic pregnancy is when an embryo develops outside of the uterus and always ends in pregnancy loss. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Learn how you can help parents after their baby's death and explore our resources for dealing with grief.
Molar pregnancy is when a tumor develops in the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. Know the symptoms, causes, and treatments of molar pregnancy.
Neonatal death is when your baby dies within the first 28 days of life. Learn about it and explore different ways of dealing with grief.
When your baby dies, you might have mixed feelings about getting pregnant again. Find the answers to your questions about pregnancy after loss

From Hurt to Healing

A booklet offering support and guidance for those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.

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Creating a community around shared experiences

Beyond the silence of loss: A family's tale of healing, hope, and the birth of a rainbow baby.
After two previous losses, Elizabeth Caulder discovered she was pregnant with triplets. When her water broke at 20 weeks, her pregnancy became life-threatening. While Victoria and Ronald Jr. tragically passed away, David fought for his life in the NICU.
Erika and Kris Young suffered a devastating loss when their daughter, Sommer, passed away just two hours after birth. As donors to the March of Dimes Innovation Fund, the Youngs are doing everything they can to find answers.

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