HELD:

Pregnancy After Loss

Upcoming Virtual Series:

Fall 2026

Dates TBD

* Future cohorts will be announced soon. If you are interested in participating, we encourage you to complete the Interest Form. We use this information to thoughtfully plan future cohorts, considering factors such as participants' loss experiences and gestation of loss whenever possible. We will reach out when a group that may be a good fit is being planned.

This is a 6-week program created to support mothers navigating pregnancy after loss. Through guided reflection, shared connection, gentle prenatal & trauma-informed yoga, and intentional rest, we offer a nurturing space to honor both the baby who died and the baby being carried.

Together, participants are invited to care for their mind, body, and spirit while finding support within a community that understands the complexity of Pregnancy After Loss.

We meet weekly for 90 minutes in a small group. This helps create connection in a safe setting where all experiences are valued.

Interest Form

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There is no cost to participate in the Pregnancy After Loss HELD Series.

    This program is made possible through donations, sponsorships, and community support, allowing us to offer it without financial burden to participants.

    At the end of the program, participants are invited to make a donation, if they are able, to help sustain this offering for others.

  • Yes. Participants will need a journal and pen for weekly reflections and guided exercises.

    For the yoga portion of class, participants will need:

    • A yoga mat

    • 2 yoga blocks

    • A yoga bolster

    • 3 yoga blankets (or large/firm beach towels as a substitute)

    These props are an important part of creating safety, comfort, and accessibility throughout the gentle prenatal friendly movement and restorative practices offered during the program. Modifications and options will always be provided, and participants are encouraged to participate in ways that feel supportive to their body and experience.

  • The gentle, prenatal friendly movement offered in the Pregnancy After Loss HELD Series is designed to support participants in reconnecting with and caring for their bodies during pregnancy after loss. Practices may help relieve common physical discomforts associated with pregnancy, support circulation and breathing, reduce physical tension, and encourage rest and nervous system regulation.

    Classes also include gentle strengthening and supportive movement intended to help prepare and support the body through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

    Classes are intentionally slow, supportive, and accessible, with a strong emphasis on choice, comfort, and meeting the body where it is each week. The focus is on creating space for support, grounding, and gentle connection with the body during a deeply complex experience.

  • "The HELD: PAL series was an excellent source of support for me as I navigated pregnancy after loss. The content was very well thought out, the yoga practice was supportive, and the opportunity to make meaningful connections with other mothers experiencing something similar was invaluable to me. I also really appreciated that the group was comprised entirely of women who experienced losses at a similar gestation. I would strongly recommend this program to anyone going through PAL, especially those who experienced a third trimester loss."

    —Former HELD: PAL Participant

  • "This program gave me so much more confidence in my pregnancy after loss. It made me feel less alone and gave me a space to talk freely without being judged. Lauren made everyone feel extremely welcomed to share their heart every week. I will miss this support for the rest of my journey."

    —Former HELD: PAL Participant

  • "Lauren has put so much thought and care into the planning behind this. Her compassion shows by making the group feel welcoming and supportive. Participating in the HELD: PAL series helped me honor the loss of my daughter while feeling connected with my baby in my current pregnancy."

    —Former HELD: PAL Participant