Perinatal and Infant Loss

Providing Compassionate Support to Families

Plaza Jewish Community Chapel understands that the loss of a baby, whether during pregnancy or shortly after birth, is a deeply personal and painful experience. Every family’s situation is different, and finding guidance can be challenging.

Perinatal and infant loss often leaves families with many unanswered questions. Our team is committed to providing care that is reliable, caring, and respectful to each family’s needs as they move through their healing journey.

How Plaza Can Help

Plaza offers both practical assistance and emotional support to families coping with perinatal or infant loss. Our team can help with arrangements, provide guidance on next steps, and connect families with counselors, chaplains, and community organizations that specialize in grief and perinatal care.

Whether you need immediate support or an ongoing connection, our staff is here to help in the way that feels right for you.

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Bereavement Support Services

For those seeking resources specific to pregnancy and infant loss, PregnancyLoss.org offers additional guidance and community support.

Grieving the loss of a baby can feel overwhelming, and finding support that truly understands this experience can make a meaningful difference. We offer bereavement support to help families begin to process their grief and find comfort through connection and care.

Our bereavement services are open to all who seek support and growth through grief. This Zoom-based bereavement group integrates psycho-emotional and spiritual perspectives, offering tools for coping and healing.

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Additional Resources

Books & Media

  • A Silent Sorrow by Perry-Lynn Moffitt: A compassionate guide for parents navigating grief after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

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  • The Silent Sorrow of Pregnancy and Infant Loss – An Exit Strategy Episode: An estimated one in four women will suffer loss of a child during pregnancy or infancy, opening a well of grief and sorrow that touches parents, families and their wider circles. Exit Strategy Host Stephanie Garry speaks with Perry-Lynn Moffitt — author of the influential book, A Silent Sorrow — about the immediate and long-term trauma of pregnancy and infant loss, the importance of discussing and acknowledging it, and what we can do to help ourselves and others.

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  • Talking Away The Taboo – A Podcast: Hosted by Aimee Baron, MD, Founder and Executive Director of I Was Supposed to Have a Baby, this award-winning podcast offers raw, real, and deeply Jewish conversations about infertility, loss, and healing. Recognized as one of the top fertility podcasts worldwide, it provides an open, compassionate space for connection and understanding.

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  • Fertility Resource Library by: A comprehensive collection from I Was Supposed to Have a Baby of supportive content across a range of fertility and loss topics. From guidance and validation to community connection, this library helps individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered through their journeys.

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  • Support Groups: I Was Supposed To Have A Baby offers a range of free, confidential virtual support groups and one-on-one sessions designed to help individuals and families navigate infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief. With 13 monthly peer-to-peer groups, participants find connection, understanding, and hope within a compassionate community. Personalized support sessions are also available for those seeking individual guidance and care.

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  • Communication Support – What to Say / What Not to Say Guide: Knowing what to say to someone experiencing infertility or loss can be difficult. This thoughtful guide from I Was Supposed To Have A Baby offers clear, compassionate language to help friends, family, and community members provide genuine comfort and avoid unintentionally hurtful remarks.

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  • Comprehensive Perinatal Loss Resource List: This list from I Was Supposed To Have A Baby serves as a comprehensive guide to perinatal loss support across the Jewish community — with organizations, books, articles, podcasts, support groups, rituals, and more. Whether you’re looking for comfort, connection, or community, this list brings together resources from every corner of the Jewish world to help families through loss and healing.

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Upcoming Events

  • Grieving the Unseen: Care, Ritual, and Response to Perinatal Loss Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 10 AM ET on Zoom
  • A webinar presented by Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, the New York Board of Rabbis, National Council of Jewish Women New York, Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, UJA-Federation, I Was Supposed To Have A Baby, and National Bikur Cholim Conference.
  • This 90-minute webinar will explore the emotional, spiritual, and communal dimensions of perinatal and infant loss.
  • Through personal stories, expert guidance, and ritual insights, we aim to foster deeper understanding and compassionate response. It is geared towards professionals, but all are welcome.
  • To access the webinar recording, please use the passcode: Z3?1n+Lq

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You Are Not Alone

For anyone who has experienced perinatal or infant loss, compassionate support is available. Grieving takes time, and each person’s journey is different. Plaza is here to help you, offering care, understanding, and a community of support every step of the way.

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