For bereaved families

A lifeline being built for you.

Materra Care is a trauma-informed directory of pregnancy and infant loss professionals — doulas, therapists, photographers, lactation specialists, funeral homes, retreats, and more. Our provider directory opens soon. In the meantime, here's what you should know.

You are not alone.

Roughly 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss. Stillbirth, miscarriage, TFMR, NICU loss, and infant death are far more common than our culture acknowledges. Your grief is real, and it deserves witnessed, skilled support.

Loss-informed care matters.

Not every provider has training in perinatal grief. A loss-informed doula, therapist, or coach understands triggers, anniversaries, partner dynamics, and the long arc of bereavement — without rushing you.

Memorial and remembrance is healing.

Photographers, keepsake artists, memorial jewelers, funeral homes experienced in infant loss, and retreat programs all play a role in honoring your baby and your story.

Pregnancy after loss is its own path.

PAL doulas and trauma-informed midwives walk with you through every trigger, scan, and milestone — holding hope and fear at the same time.

What to look for in a loss-informed provider

  • Training specific to perinatal loss (not just general grief)
  • Comfort sitting with silence — they don't rush or fix
  • Familiarity with your type of loss (stillbirth, TFMR, NICU, miscarriage)
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Clear communication about triggers and pacing
  • Aftercare around anniversaries and Mother's Day

Start where you are.

Search our growing directory of loss-informed providers — therapists, doulas, photographers, lactation specialists, funeral and memorial support — and reach out when you're ready. No timelines, no pressure.

If you are a provider — therapist, doula, photographer, funeral home, retreat — we'd love to have you listed.Apply to list your practice →