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Babies are Stillborn in the United States Every Year
Pregnancies Ending in Miscarriage:
Families Reached by A Light After Nine
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Our Story

A Light After Nine, born of founder Rachell M. Dumaspersonal journey through the heartbreak of nine pregnancy losses. Determined to turn her pain into purpose, Rachell created the nonprofit to provide families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and maternal trauma with the emotional, financial, and mental health resources they need

Through advocacy and partnerships, A Light After Nine works to amplify awareness, champion equitable maternal healthcare, and offer a compassionate community of support. We also partner with hospitals to provide maternal palliative care and care management services, ensuring families receive holistic, compassionate support from the bedside to the clinic and into their homes. Together, we’re bringing light, hope, and resilience to families facing their darkest moments.

Our Mission

Light After Nine is to provide compassionate support, resources, and hope to individuals and families navigating the profound challenges of pregnancy loss and infertility, especially in underserved communities. Through community, education, and empowerment, we aim to transform grief into resilience, fostering healing and connection for those who have endured unimaginable loss. We are also dedicated to advocating for a transformative approach to maternal health by incorporating palliative care practices, ensuring that families receive holistic, compassionate support at every stage of their journey.

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"Thank you for validating my experience, and even more so for validating unexpected NICU stays (full term pregnancy). Listening to you, I remembers it's even the small things we lost, how I'd planned to tell my family if it was boy or girl - I couldn't even bring myself to tell them he had been born as I didn't know in that moment if he would live or die."

Alexa Young, CA

Our Impact

Services

Pregnancy Checkup

Maternal Palliative Care & Care Management

Pregnant Woman

Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Loss Support

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Bring Light to Maternal Health Initiatives

Support mothers in need by donating to our cause dedicated to birthers facing difficult pregnancies. Your generous contributions can provide vital resources, healthcare, and support for these women and their families challenging times. Together, we can make a difference in their lives and ensure they receive the care they deserve. Every donation counts and brings hope to those who need it most. Thank you for your support!

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • jue, 23 ene
    Atlanta
    23 ene 2025, 10:00 – 15:00
    Atlanta, Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334, USA
    23 ene 2025, 10:00 – 15:00
    Atlanta, Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334, USA
    Mark your calendars! Join us on January 23, 2025 at the Capitol for Maternal Health Awareness Day. We'll be advocating for maternal health policies, hosting a community rally, and more. Stay tuned for more details!
  • jue, 01 may
    Virtual Conference
    01 may 2025, 8:00 – 02 may 2025, 18:00
    Virtual Conference
    01 may 2025, 8:00 – 02 may 2025, 18:00
    Virtual Conference
    Discover new perspectives, innovative practices, and transformative ideas at the 2025 ClinicianFest Virtual Conference on May 1-2, 2025. This year’s theme is “Reshaping the Conversation on Mental Health and Well-Being".
  • jue, 12 jun
    Albany
    12 jun 2025, 7:30 GMT-4 – 13 jun 2025, 3:30 GMT-4
    Albany, 40 Lodge St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    12 jun 2025, 7:30 GMT-4 – 13 jun 2025, 3:30 GMT-4
    Albany, 40 Lodge St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    Continuing the Conversation: Bridging the Gap between Clinical, Community, Social and Mental Health Care to Improve Perinatal Outcomes
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