Support for loss

If you are experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, you are not alone. This page is here to help you find support, care, and next steps at your own pace.

Finding your way through grief

Grief after pregnancy or infant loss is real and valid. There is no right way to feel or respond, and you do not have to carry this alone. The goal of this page is not to make you feel "better" quickly, but to help you feel less alone, less confused, and more able to take the next small step forward without overwhelm.

Understanding your emotional responses
Emotional responses can change day to day, including numbness, anger, sadness, relief, and confusion. All feelings are valid.

What to expect physically after loss
Physical recovery may continue even after the initial emotional shock. Your body needs time to heal, just as your heart does.

Navigating changes in daily life
Changes in sleep, appetite, and concentration are common. Be gentle with yourself during this time.

When to contact your medical provider
It is important to contact your OB or hospital for any medical concerns, including persistent bleeding, fever, or severe pain. Your well-being is paramount.

When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent care if you experience heavy bleeding, fever, or signs of infection. Your health and safety are the priority.

Finding emotional support
If you are struggling with intense grief, depression, or anxiety, reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional. You don't have to navigate this alone.

Building a support system
Consider connecting with support groups or counselors who specialize in loss. Community and professional guidance can be incredibly helpful.

Preparing for pregnancy after loss
For those considering pregnancy after loss, we offer specialized support to help you navigate this unique journey with care and understanding.

Resources 

UT Health Tyler

Behavioral health services, counseling referrals, grief and trauma support
Address: 11937 US-271, Tyler, TX 75708
Phone: (903) 877-7777
https://uthealtheasttexas.com

Local Behavioral Health & Support Services

PATH (People Attempting To Help) – Tyler

Crisis stabilization, counseling referrals, behavioral health services
Address: 402 W Front St, Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 597-2471
https://pathhelps.org

Maternal Mental Health of East Texas

Specialized support for perinatal mood disorders, pregnancy loss grief, and maternal mental health
https://maternalmentalhealthofeasttexas.com/

East Texas & Regional Support Groups

Hope Mommies of East Texas

Faith-based support community for mothers experiencing pregnancy and infant loss
Peer support, gatherings, and ongoing grief support

https://www.facebook.com/hopemommieseasttexas/

Glory Babies Support Group

Local support group for families grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss
Peer-led emotional support and community connection

https://childrenspark.org/GLORY-BABIES/

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Organizations

The Andrew Center – Behavioral Health Services

Inpatient and outpatient mental health services, grief counseling, crisis stabilization
Address: 2323 West Front Street, Tyler, TX 75702
Phone:  903.597.1351 
https://www.andrewscenter.com/

 

Trotter House – Lindale

Support services for families, including material assistance and emotional support resources
Address: 2717 S Main St, Lindale , TX 75771
Phone: (903) 405-1145
https://www.trotterhouse.org

Infant Loss Photography & Legacy Support

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS)

Volunteer photographers offering remembrance photography for families experiencing infant loss
https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

Angel Gowns

Organizations that transform donated wedding dresses into burial gowns for infants
https://angelgowns.us/

Axia Center – Abortion Recovery Support

Provides counseling, emotional support, and healing resources for individuals experiencing grief or trauma following abortion.

Axia Center Abortion Recovery

National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Specialized support groups and provider directory for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss
https://www.postpartum.net

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

Support groups, remembrance services, and grief resources for families
https://www.nationalshare.org

The Compassionate Friends

Support for families grieving the death of a child at any age
https://www.compassionatefriends.org

Crisis Support (24/7)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 anytime for immediate emotional support

You are not alone

Our mission at The Cradle Collective is to ensure you feel confident, informed, and cared for throughout motherhood, even in moments of profound loss. We are here to support you in building sustainable support systems and finding community.