You don’t have to find your way alone.
A few places to start when you need information, support or someone who understands.
Féileacáin
Support for people affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy.
https://feileacain.ie/support/
NISIG
Ireland’s National Infertility Support and Information Group.
https://nisig.com/support-information/
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Ireland
An Irish directory of information and support for pregnancy and infant loss.
https://pregnancyandinfantloss.ie/
HSE: Pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss information from Ireland’s Health Service Executive.
https://www2.hse.ie/pregnancy-birth/pregnancy-loss/
Everyone’s needs are different. Take what helps, at a pace that feels right for you.
You don't have to
find your way alone.
A few places to start when you need information, support or someone who understands.
If you have found your way here, I'm sorry that something has brought you looking for support.
Whether you're navigating fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss or life beyond fertility struggles, I hope these organisations and resources help you feel a little less alone.
The resources below have either helped me personally, been recommended by guests on the Finding Space podcast, or are trusted organisations supporting people across Ireland and beyond.
Pregnancy Loss Ireland
Miscarriage Association of Ireland
Support, information and peer support following miscarriage
Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland
Support and information for all who have been affected by Ectopic Pregnancy
Féileacáin
Féileacáin is a not for profit organisation that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy.
LMC Bereavement Support
We provide non-directive practical information, advice and support following a poor foetal diagnosis - to anyone considering their options, including ending a pregnancy for a medical reason or continuing to term.
TFMR Ireland
Campaigning for legal access to & destigmatisation of TFMR
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ireland
A directory of support services and knowledge for both bereaved parents and healthcare professionals.
Miscarriage Association Northern Ireland
Other support links Ireland
HSE: Pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss information from Ireland’s Health Service Executive.
Childlessness
Gateway Women
Support for those who are childless due to infertility or circumstances
Research
Pregnancy Loss Research Group
We lead national research to better understand pregnancy loss experiences and impacts, and the development of resources and evidence-based advice and interventions, to improve health care (quality) and health and social outcomes for women, babies and their families.
Counselling Support Ireland
Brenda Casey
Clinical Midwife Specialist Bereavement National Maternity Hospital.
Also private practice in Wicklow Town offering compassionate, trauma informed therapy grounded in clinical midwifery experience.
087 9155850
bmcasey@hotmail.com
First Light
First Light offers free professional counselling support to parents and families who have faced the devastating loss of a child aged 0 to 18, no matter the circumstances of that loss.
Irish Fertility Counsellors Association
Providing emotional support to clients throughout any fertility journey.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Irish Family Planning Association
Endometriosis
Endometriosis Association of Ireland
Endometriosis Wexford
Her Voice Project
Ona Wave Medical/Siobhán Kelleher
HSE National Framework
Pregnancy Loss UK
Miscarriage Association UK
If you or someone you know has been affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy, you’re in the right place.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
We’re here to support you through your ectopic pregnancy. You’re not alone.
White Butterfly Foundation
A foundation devoted to offering compassionate, personalised and professional psychological support to parents grieving through the profound loss of miscarriage, baby loss and neo-natal death.
Sands NI
Offering a safe space to anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.
Simba
We support families who have lost their baby.
Other Resources
NISIG
Ireland’s National Infertility Support and Information Group.
Becky Kearns Defining Mum/Paths to Parenthood
Fertility Matters at Work
Fertility Matters at Work
Paths to Parenthub
Parenthood in Mind
Fertility Network UK
Everyone’s needs are different. Take what helps, at a pace that feels right for you.
Please note
The organisations and resources shared here are intended for information and support. They are not a substitute for medical advice.
If you have concerns about your health or wellbeing, please speak to your healthcare provider or seek urgent medical attention if needed.