Pregnancy loss support groups: finding comfort and connection in Los Angeles

You are not alone in this grief

Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are not rare, even though no one talks about it

Pregnancy loss is more common than most people realize. Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss touch thousands of families each year, yet society often avoids the topic. This silence leaves many parents feeling as if their grief is invisible.

Why silence makes the pain heavier

When people do not talk about pregnancy loss, parents can feel abandoned in their pain. The Miscarriage Association explains that many parents experience shock, guilt, and anger, and these feelings become heavier when they are dismissed or ignored.

A reminder: your grief is valid, your story matters

No matter how far along the pregnancy was, your loss is real. Your grief is not too much, it is not something to “get over,” and it deserves care and acknowledgment.

In case we have not met, I am Karla Hernández, founder of Alma de Madre, where you can find postpartum depression therapy for women in Whittier and Los Angeles. For over a decade I have walked alongside mothers through postpartum struggles and reproductive loss, particularly Latinx and BIPOC women who often feel even more unseen. I have lived this pain myself, and it shaped my commitment to creating spaces where you do not have to minimize your grief or fake being “okay.” Here you will find trauma-informed therapy that allows you to rest, grieve, and begin to feel whole again.

How to find pregnancy loss support groups near me

When grief feels too heavy to hold alone, finding others who understand can make all the difference. Start by searching online or in your community for spaces that feel right for you.

Try looking for:

• Google searches: Use terms like “pregnancy loss support groups near me” or “infant loss meetings in Los Angeles.”
• Facebook groups: Many local and national communities offer private circles for parents who have experienced loss.
• Hospitals and clinics: Ask your OB-GYN or local hospital if they offer perinatal bereavement programs.
• Community centers or faith-based organizations: These often host gatherings for grieving parents.

Los Angeles has in-person circles through hospitals and nonprofits. If attending in person feels overwhelming, online groups can bring the same comfort from home.

Local and national options include:

• Postpartum Support International (PSI) Online Groups: Free weekly virtual meetings for pregnancy, postpartum depression, anxiety, and grief.
• Postpartum Health Alliance Groups: Online spaces led by professionals to connect, share, and heal.
• Perinatal Support for Latinx Moms & Birthing People: A welcoming online group for anyone who is pregnant or up to two years postpartum and identifies with Latinx culture. Sessions are in English (no perfect fluency required).

Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder:

• LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH): Call 1-800-854-7771 for 24/7 support, clinic locator assistance, and access to psychiatric mobile response teams.
• Postpartum Support International (PSI): Call or text 1-800-944-4773 for a warmline, educational resources, and local referrals.
• Maternal Mental Health Now: Offers an online resource directory, educational app, and free materials for families navigating perinatal mental health challenges.
• LA Care Behavioral Health Services: Call 1-877-344-2858 for individual or group therapy, evaluation, and outpatient treatment for LA Care members.

Immediate help and hotlines

If you ever feel unsafe with your thoughts or need support right now, please reach out. You are not a burden. Someone is always ready to listen.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for 24/7 free and confidential help.
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH): Call (800) 854-7771 for mental health assistance.
• LA County Crisis Text Line: Text “LA” to 741741 to connect with a counselor via text.
• 211LA: Dial 211 to access local health and community services.
  

Why joining a local pregnancy loss support group in Los Angeles can help you heal

There is something powerful about being in the same room with people who understand your kind of silence. Online spaces can hold you beautifully, but local support groups offer something different: presence. A shared breath. A nod across the circle that says, “me too.”

When you sit with others who have lived through this kind of loss, you no longer have to explain why a date on the calendar hurts or why you still cry at night months later. These groups remind you that your grief is not strange, it is human.

Local pregnancy loss circles in Los Angeles provide gentle, face-to-face connection through hospitals, nonprofits, and community organizations. They can be a place to cry, to speak your baby’s name out loud, or to simply listen until you are ready to talk.

Being part of a local group also helps you build a network of care close to home, people who understand, professionals who can guide you, and sometimes, friendships born from shared healing.

If attending in person feels too heavy right now, that is okay. You can begin with an online circle and take small steps toward community at your own pace. What matters most is that you do not walk through this alone.

Tips for coping with pregnancy and infant loss

Grieving a baby, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death, can feel unbearable. There is no single way to grieve, only your way.

Some ways to start navigating your loss include:

• Allowing yourself to cry and rest without guilt.
• Writing your baby’s name or story in a letter or journal.
• Creating a small ritual or memory box to honor your baby.
• Accepting help when others offer care.
• Joining a therapy or support group where you can speak openly.
  
  

Healing does not mean forgetting. It means finding ways to carry both love and loss.

Choosing a local pregnancy loss support group

How to know if a group feels right for you

Ask yourself: does this group feel safe? Do I feel seen here?

What your first meeting might look like (yes, it is okay to just listen)

It is normal to attend your first meeting and simply listen. You do not have to speak before you are ready.

Giving yourself permission to try more than one

If the first group does not feel like a good fit, give yourself permission to try another. The right space will feel supportive and validating.

Your loss deserves a voice

Your loss deserves a voice, and I am here to hold space for it. I know how grief can distort time and how quiet the world becomes when everyone else moves on but you are still standing in the same place.

At Alma de Madre, I offer therapy that meets you where you are. It is not about quick fixes or pretending to move on. It is about helping you breathe again, reconnect with yourself, and rebuild life after loss. Together, we honor what was and nurture what is still possible.

You do not have to walk through this alone. Take the first step and explore postpartum depression therapy to find a space where your grief is held with compassion and your story truly matters