Our Mission

To provide compassionate validation, bereavement education and hope to families who have suffered pregnancy and infant loss through distinctive peer-based support programs guided by bereaved parents in partnership with professional facilitators.

Heartstrings Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity organization with the Tax ID #76-0777216.

History

Heartstrings Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support was born out of the personal loss of twin infants by a Greensboro, N.C., resident in the spring of 2004. As she struggled through the days and months that followed, she became determined that no one should have to face the loss of their baby alone. With the encouragement of Kids Path® in Greensboro and several other area agencies and bereaved parents, Heartstrings Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support was formed. 

The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group was the first program offered by the organization. The first 12-week group cycle started in March, 2005. Today, Heartstrings offers six group cycles annually in Guilford and Forsyth counties.

Connections was added in November, 2005 to bring together bereaved parents who have experienced similar losses for one-to-one support and encouragement.  Today, Heartstrings has more than 60 trained support parents who provide support to families throughout the United States.

The need for subsequent pregnancy support soon became evident as families went through emotional pregnancies following their loss. Heartstrings added a Subsequent Pregnancy Program in October, 2006, which continues to provide peer support for those who are pregnant again.

We would like to be there for you during this difficult time in whatever way we can. Please call (336) 335-9931 to find out more about our programs as well as other community resources that you may find helpful.