Tree of Life: Pregnancy Loss: A Journey Through Grief (Pack of 10) : A Journey Through Grief

An information and resource guide about pregnancy loss and grieving through the lens of Jewish wisdom to support congregants and community members.

Pregnancy loss is a common but often unspoken experience and can have a deep emotional impact. Jewish tradition can offer support, solace, and a pathway to mourn. This guide provides spiritual and practical advice for mourning a pregnancy within the Jewish tradition. Topics including how to acknowledge the loss, rituals for mourning, finding comfort in Jewish texts, and the journey to spiritual healing.

Written by Aimee Baron, MD, the founder and Executive Director of I Was Supposed to Have a Baby. Dr. Baron was formerly the Director of Innovation and Growth at NechamaComfort, and has also worked as an attending pediatrician at the Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital before taking a leave of absence after her third miscarriage. Aimee lives in the greater New York area with her husband and children.

This 8-page pamphlet is sold in packs of 10 and includes a connection to Jewish texts, resources from both within and outside the Jewish community, and a ritual-such as a blessing or meditation—to offer ongoing support and coping mechanisms. (The 5 x 7" pamphlets are designed to fit existing racks)