Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss and miscarriage is an event that happens, unfortunately, to many couples. It can be especially difficult to lose a pregnancy, especially if you are far along or have been trying to get pregnant for a while. Share is a national organization that provides support and resources to individuals across the country who have lost a pregnancy or young infant. Check out their website – http://www.nationalshare.org/Groups.htm – for a listing of support groups by state to find one close to you.
Healthy Start
Healthy Start is a government initiative that is a part of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau that aims to provide all pregnant women with education, support and appropriate prenatal care. Each state administers the program and benefits may vary widely. Get in touch with your state health department for more information about your local program.
There are an abundance of offline pregnancy support organizations that aim to help women experiencing feelings of stress during their pregnancy. Besides the most popular offline pregnancy support organizations listed above, what are your favorite pregnancy support groups? Weigh in on the comments below!
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