Education
and Training
Knowledge. Compassion. Better Care.
Access specialized, evidence-informed training in pregnancy and infant loss care, including on-demand courses offering continuing education (CE) credits for eligible nursing and social work professionals, live webinars, and practical learning opportunities.
As part of NPLC's nonprofit mission, our education and training help equip healthcare and community professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to provide compassionate care to families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
CE COURSES
Self-paced, on-demand courses focused on pregnancy and infant loss care. Earn continuing education (CE) credits for eligible nursing and social work professionals while building practical skills you can apply in your work.
Choose Your Learning Path
Find the education or support that fits your goals.
WEBINAR SERIES
Live, interactive webinars featuring leading experts and timely topics in perinatal bereavement care.
TRAINING & CONSULTATION
Customized training, program development, and consultation for hospitals, health systems, and community organizations.
All continuing education activities are approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional regulation as a Registered Nurse CE Sponsor #236.000230 and Registered Social Workers CE Sponsor #159.001647.
Creating Connection and Community
Providers caring for families after pregnancy & infant loss often navigate this work with limited training, few resources, and little opportunity to connect with others who understand its unique challenges.
The National Perinatal Loss Collaborative was created to bridge those gaps through education, community, consultation, and shared learning.
Training & Topics We Cover
Education for every role in the continuum of care
Hospital & Health Systems
Perinatal Bereavement Care
Staff Wellbeing & Secondary Trauma
Building perinatal bereavement committees
Evaluating bereavement workflows
Creating system-wide perinatal loss support
Community & Public Health
Building Local Resource Networks
Supporting Families After Loss
Public Health Approaches to Bereavement Care
Healthy Start & Home Visiting Programs
Community-Based Support Models
Midwives, Doulas, and Lactation professionals
Mental Health & Support Professionals
Perinatal Grief & Loss
Pregnancy After Loss
Support Groups
Trauma-Informed Care
Self-Care & Professional Resilience
Specialized Topics
TFMR
SIDS & Infant Death
Adoption & Loss
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Care
Cultural Humility in Bereavement Care
Recent Trainings & Presentations
See how we’re advancing perinatal bereavement care across the country.
June 4, 2026