Infant Loss & Grief Support
Online Resources
CenteringCorp.org — online bookstore on grief and bereavement – children, grandparents, pets, and so much more.
GrievingDads.com — A forum for dads who have had a child die to connect and grow.
HANDonline.org — A resource network of parents, professionals, and supportive volunteers that offers a variety of services throughout Northern California and the Central Valley.
Internationalstillbirthalliance.org — International Stillbirth Alliance An international coalition of organizations founded by stillbirth parents, it promotes research, raises awareness, educates, and is a network of support for bereaved families.
Miscarriage Association (UK) — A charity offering support and information for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
NationalShare.org — The mission of Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc. is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. They offer FREE baby loss grief packets, a support website, chat room, grief information and many resources to newly bereaved families…as well as caregivers.
Stillbirthday — stillbirthday.com
Lostforwordscardline.com — specializes in Pregnancy Loss, Infant Loss, and Infertility cards
Live Support
Dancy Perinatal Counseling
For online counseling for Postpartum, pregnancy, infertility, and loss.
916.800.3631
dancyperinatalcounseling
Postpartum Support International
Online group for Pregnancy and Infant Loss for Moms provides a connection for mothers grieving the loss of their baby. 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 is often a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here for you.
Coastal Kids Heal Together
Virginia Carlos, RN,BSN
coastalkidshomecare.org
vcarlos@coastalkidshomecare.org
831.320.0947
Monterey County Support for Families dealing with loss. One of the services they offer is having an experienced RN come to your home to help you process a loss during pregnancy or birth.
Laura McKinnon
Grief Yoga
laurasrainbo.com — her writings around grief and loss
Laura, the owner of Seaside Yoga Sanctuary, is certified in Grief Yoga and her son, Bo, was stillborn in 2015.
She is honored to serve grieving families.
Magnolia Dream Doula Services
Vanessa Ortega
Advocate Doula
Birth Doula
Full Spectrum Doula
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Doula
Postpartum Doula
Overnight Support
magnoliadreamdoula@gmail.com
831.975.3442
Hello, I am an Indigenous mother of two daughters and a birth and postpartum doula serving Monterey & Santa Cruz families. I started my journey with birth work after I gave birth to my first daughter. My experience with my Doula was incredibly sacred, and I believe all birthing people deserve this. I aim to reciprocate this energy I had with my pregnancy & healing. I understand the complexities & trauma that come along with BIPOC parents and their journey to bring in a new life into this world. I want to be a voice & advocate in whichever my clients wishes are.
Sarah Lauterbach, MA, LMFT
sarahcaresaboutmoms.com — virtual only
sarahlauterbach.lmft@gmail.com
408.692.2502
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who loves working with new moms and dads that are struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, or loss. I have advanced training in those areas with the intent of pursuing a certification in maternal mental health in the future.
I am a mom of two, one girl and one boy, and I experienced both postpartum anxiety and loss. These experiences inspired me to help other moms who may feel alone, misunderstood, or stuck. No mom should have to feel alone with these experiences.
I’m a trained family and couples therapist so I can work with individuals, couples, and families. The arrival of a baby often rocks the couple’s relationship and they feel overwhelmed with how to navigate their new reality. I help couples to communicate better, gain insight into their relationships, and learn how to respond rather than react when they encounter stress and challenge.
I’m originally from the East Coast, raising a bicultural family, and love my dogs and cat. I love reading, puzzles, hiking, and exploring this amazing community.