The loss of a child is devastating.
You do not have to face this alone.
BabyLoss Eugene is a support organization
for parents and others who have been affected
by the loss of a child. We offer a safe, nurturing
place for those who have experienced
pregnancy loss or the loss of an infant or toddler.
For our current support group schedule,
please click on the above tabs.
The BabyLoss Support Group offers
a chance to connect with other
grieving parents and journey together
toward healing and hope.
Whether you are considering becoming pregnant, are currently pregnant,
or have had your baby, this group
is a place to connect with other parents
and explore the unique challenges
of this experience.
The BabyLoss Support Group offers a chance to connect with other grieving parents and journey together toward healing and hope.
This group is temporarily cancelled because
we are in the process of finding a new location.
Email support
is still available!
Please contact babyloss.eugene_gmail.com
for more information.
Pregnancy after a loss is a unique journey.
Whether you are considering becoming pregnant, are currently
pregnant, or have had your baby, this group is a place to connect
with other parents and explore the unique challenges of this experience.
This group is not currently meeting.
After your birth, you are welcome
to continue coming to the group
with your baby!
Eugene Resources
Mary Jo Sanders
A social worker and family therapist who specializes in fetal / infant loss. mjsandersrnlcsw_comcast.net 541-206-2641
Courageous Kids
A grief support program for youth ages 6-17 and their caregivers, offering weekly support groups as well as a yearly 4-day camp.
Compassionate Friends
A national self-help support organization, which assists families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age. Eugene has a local support group.
Healthy Babies, Healthy Communities
The goal of this organization is to reduce Lane County's rate of fetal-infant mortality and increase infant health in our communities.
Other Oregon Resources
Hayden's Helping Hands
A non-profit foundation that helps families in the midst of tragedy, assisting Oregon families after the birth of a stillborn baby by paying for a portion or all of their hospital delivery medical expenses.
Csilla Andor
A psychotherapist based in Corvallis who specializes in treating emotional difficulties related to pregnancy, the postpartum period, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility and adoption. (541) 231-4343
Other Links of Interest
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
A network of almost 7,000 volunteer photographers in 25 countries. At a family's request, a NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer comes to the hospital or hospice location and conduct a no-cost, sensitive and private portrait session, offering bereaved families precious images of themselves with their child.
Kyle David Miller Foundation
A non-profit started by a family whose son was killed in an auto accident due to seatbelt failure while he was sitting in a booster seat. They strive to educate the advantages of using 5-point-harnesses instead of booster seats. They also provide free new car seats to families that cannot afford them.
Hip Monkey
A baby-supply retail site that donates all of its proceeds to the KDM Foundation.
Online Support
MISS Foundation
Mothers and Others in Sympathy and Support -
A volunteer based organization that provides crisis support and long term aid to families after the death of a child. They have many topic-specific online forums where bereaved parents can connect.
BabyLoss Blog Directory
An amazing list of personal blogs by bereaved parents, categorized by type of loss.
A Loving Journey
A non-profit organization with a website and online forum offering support to bereaved parents.
Portland Resources
Brief Encounters
A nonprofit, nonsectarian group for parents whose babies have died before, during, or after birth. Brief Encounters provides meetings in the greater Portland, Oregon area and local phone support.
If you know of an online resource that you would like to see listed here, please contact us at
babyloss.eugene_gmail.com or through our "Contact Us" page.
Email: babyloss.eugene_gmail.com
