Losing a mother during childbirth is devastating for families. Many grieving fathers struggle to care for their newborns while managing their own pain. Children often have questions about their mother’s absence that feel impossible to answer. Support groups, counseling, and other resources can help families through these difficult periods.
Connecting with others who understand this type of loss can provide a measure of comfort and guidance. Professional counseling can also help families process their emotions and find ways to move forward. We at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. hope these resources for maternal death will help families find support, strength, and connection as they grieve and adjust to life after their loss.
Support Groups for Maternal Death
Losing a mother during childbirth can leave families struggling with grief and uncertainty. Support groups can help by providing a space to connect with others who understand this loss. The following are local and national support groups for fathers, children, and other family members affected by maternal death.
Willow House
Based in Bannockburn, Illinois, Willow House offers grief support for children, teens, young adults, and adults in Illinois who have lost loved ones. Families can attend group meetings at the Helen C Peirce School of International Studies in Chicago, where trained facilitators guide discussions and activities to help process grief.
Buddy’s Place
An outreach of Pillars Community Health in Countryside, Illinois, Buddy’s Place focuses on helping children cope with the loss of a loved one. They provide monthly support groups in the Chicago suburbs where kids can connect with others facing similar losses. Children can express their feelings in a supportive environment with guided activities and discussions. Buddy’s Place also provides advice to parents and caregivers on how to support grieving children.
National Widowers’ Organization
The National Widowers’ Organization in Chilmark, Massachusetts, supports men who have lost their spouses, including those whose wives died in childbirth. It offers peer support groups, online resources, and workshops to help widowers process their grief and adjust to life without their partners. Fathers raising children alone after a maternal death can find valuable guidance and community through this group.
National Alliance for Children’s Grief
The National Alliance for Children’s Grief provides resources for children and teens who have lost a parent. The Lynchburg, Virginia-based organization offers educational materials, online resources, guidance for caregivers, and connections to local grief support programs.
Counseling After Maternal Death
Grief counseling can also be of great help for families after maternal death. Licensed therapists can provide safe spaces to talk about emotions, manage stress, and adjust to daily life. Fathers can receive guidance on parenting after loss, while children can learn healthy ways to express their feelings. Many counselors offer individual sessions, family therapy, and support groups. In addition, hospitals, community centers, religious institutions, and mental health organizations can help families find counseling services.
Seek Justice and Accountability with the Help of Salvi Law
No family should lose a mother during childbirth due to medical mistakes. If a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider failed to provide proper care for your loved one, your family deserves justice. A wrongful death claim cannot change what happened, but it can provide an opportunity to seek compensation and accountability for your family.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. understands how deeply maternal death affects families. We are here to listen and guide you through your legal options. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation to discuss how we can help.
