Patient and Family Mental Health Resources

We have compiled a list of mental health resources related to fertility, pregnancy, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) care, and postpartum support for you—both our own Stanford-based resources and also nationally respected organizations vetted by our doctors.

Infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss mental health resources

HAND of the Bay Area - A national organization that offers virtual grief support groups and one-on-one peer support for parents grieving the loss of a baby before, during, or after birth.

Nurturing Mamas Network - A national organization that provides services for enhancing the lives of women. Includes counseling for pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association - A national organization that offers comprehensive information on pregnancy loss.

NICU mental health resources

Hand to Hold - A national nonprofit support organization, developed by a NICU parent, that provides parents with individual and group counseling, educational resources, bereavement support, peer mentors, and community. In English and Spanish.

Postpartum support

Postpartum Support International - An international nonprofit that provides support for perinatal (before, during, after pregnancy) mood and anxiety disorder, postpartum depression, and psychosis via 24/7 help line. Includes peer support and tailored support groups.

Nurturing Mamas Network - A national organization that offers services for enhancing the lives of women. Includes counseling appointments, play therapy for children, and resources.

If you are interested in learning more about our mental health resources or services, talk with your Stanford Medicine Children’s Health medical provider.