Understanding Perinatal Loss

Perinatal loss refers to the death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. This includes miscarriage (before 20 weeks gestation), stillbirth (after 20 weeks gestation) and infant loss in the first weeks or months of life. No matter when the loss occurs, the grief is real, valid, and deeply felt. Families who experience perinatal loss often describe it as an unimaginable heartbreak—one that can be isolating without support and understanding.

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At Three Little Birds, we know there are no words that can erase this pain. What we can offer is community, resources, and compassionate support to help you navigate the days, months, and years ahead as you honor your baby’s memory.

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We Are So Sorry You Are Here

If you are visiting our Nest, it means you or someone you love has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. We are so terribly sorry. We hope that within these pages you find comfort, connection, and resources that remind you that you are not alone.

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Where Do I Start?

Stay Connected

• If you live in the Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey metro area, we encourage you to join our distribution list and follow us on social media (@threelittlebirdsperinatal). You’ll receive our newsletters with support opportunities, event invitations, and resources tailored for families in our region.

• If you live outside our service area, we recommend visiting Stillbirthday.com

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Explore Support Options

• Virtual Groups - Three Little Birds hosts monthly support groups via Google Meet (5:30 PM EST), open to anyone, anywhere. These include Group Therapy Sessions with Licensed Providers, New to the Nest Support Group and Pregnancy & Parenting After Loss Groups (as needed/requested). Cameras are always optional. Couples are welcome. Sharing is never required—many families join just to listen, and that’s okay. Click here for our current schedule.

• In-Person Groups & Events - Taking the first step to attend in person can feel overwhelming, and it’s normal if it takes months to feel “ready.” When you are, you’ll find a welcoming and diverse community of families at different stages of healing. Our gatherings are unique—they may include creative healing activities like crafting or guided discussion, but also more cathartic experiences like smashing a car. There is no “one size fits all” approach to grief. Families in our nest often form lasting friendships that extend far beyond support groups. Click here for our current schedule.

• Community Partners - Over the past decade, more organizations and nonprofits in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area have stepped forward to support families through perinatal loss. We encourage you to explore these groups as well, as each offers different forms of healing and advocacy. Click here to learn more about other local groups with missions supporting perinatal loss.

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Not Ready Yet?

That’s okay. Many families aren’t ready to attend a group or event right away—or at all. Talking about the most painful experience of your life with strangers takes courage and time. Please know: we will be here when and if you’re ready. Until then, you are still part of our nest, and we will support you in the ways that feel right for you.

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