When a pregnancy or infant loss occurs, the way we respond can shape how that experience is carried for a lifetime.
These losses are more common than many realize, yet the support available is often inconsistent, uncomfortable, or absent altogether. People may feel unseen or dismissed, grief can become more isolating, and support (if available) may unintentionally cause further harm.
Many professionals and caregivers want to help in these moments but feel unprepared and unsure how to respond to the grief that exists alongside birth, postpartum recovery, and continuing with life after loss.
Support pregnancy and infant loss with skills, confidence, and compassion
Home Hospice Association’s Infant & Pregnancy Loss Support Certificate training equips you with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to respond with compassion and care, so that individuals and families are not left navigating these experiences alone. Together, we can create a more compassionate, informed approach to grief and loss—regardless of how long a life was lived.
This program is designed for:
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Caregivers or end-of-life companions
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Midwives or birth workers
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Social workers, counsellors, and psychotherapists
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Healthcare professionals
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Funeral professionals
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Spiritual care providers
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Community-based providers
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Peer support facilitators
If pregnancy or infant loss is already part of your work—or you know it will be—this training will help you respond with greater awareness, confidence, and gained practical skills. You do not need prior specialization in pre or perinatal loss—only a commitment to support the work with care and intention.
Program Benefits:
Upon completing this certificate program, you will be able to:
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Confidently support individuals through diagnosis, uncertainty, birth, and immediate loss
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Navigate difficult conversations with confidence and compassion
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Recognize emotional and physiological responses to grief and trauma
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Create meaningful opportunities to honor a baby’s life
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Support postpartum recovery after loss, including physical and hormonal changes
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Respond to diverse cultural, spiritual, and social contexts with respect
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Recognize when additional support or referral is needed
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Maintain boundaries and sustainable practices in emotionally demanding roles
You will gain:
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A clear, practical framework for supporting the full continuum of pregnancy and infant loss
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Evidence-informed tools and practical skills you can apply immediately
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A deeper awareness and understanding of grief, trauma, and postpartum realities
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Knowledge grounded in trauma-informed, relationship-centered care
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Connection to a community of practitioners committed to compassionate, skilled support
Certificate Program Components:
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Live Virtual Training Weekend: - a 2.5-day immersive training weekend (via Zoom): Friday evening, 9am-5pm (Eastern Time) Saturday involving interactive teaching, case studies, role-play, and guided reflection
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Online Learning Classroom: Flexible online learning that fits your schedule and pace, with access to learning materials, case studies, and guided assignments though self-paced independent study
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Community Engagement Project: Integrate and apply your learning in a real-world setting —within your workplace, community, or a Home Hospice Association supported initiative
Payment Details
The standard registration fee is $700.00 and $500.00 for HHA Death Doulas & Candidates.
Payment is required at time of registration.
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Payment: E-transfer to funds@homehospiceassociation.com
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Payment by Credit Card: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/fcfd712c-b8a3-4a39-b41b-a8e57c6678c1
Registration is confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
Please note: The registration fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend your training session, you may transfer your payment to a future session with a minimum of 45 days notice. If you choose not to participate in a future session, you can donate your registration fee to our scholarship fund or one of our community programs, for which a donation receipt will be issued.
Important Policies & Information:
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Technology Requirements: Internet access, a Google account (one will be established for you), and the ability to join live Zoom calls.
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Time Commitment: Most students spend 3–5 hours per week on self-paced learning.
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Language: All content is currently delivered in English.
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Certification Note: Home Hospice Association issues a Certificate of Completion upon course completion.
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Professional Conduct: All candidates are expected to uphold principles of confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate professionalism in all interactions.
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Accessibility & Accommodations: We welcome all learners. Please reach out if you require accommodation; we will do our best to support your needs.
Meet the Facilitators
