Find Support

PPROM can be isolating. Connecting with other people who have experienced PPROM, premature birth, NICU care, pregnancy loss, or pregnancy after PPROM can help some patients and families feel less alone.

The PPROM Foundation does not currently operate or moderate an official support group.

Finding Peer Support

There are many online and community-based groups where people affected by PPROM connect with one another. These groups may be hosted by individuals, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, or social media communities.

When choosing a group, consider whether it:

• feels supportive and respectful

• protects members' privacy

• clearly distinguishes personal experience from medical advice

• has active moderation

• allows different PPROM experiences and outcomes to be discussed respectfully

Remember: peer support can be valuable, but another person's PPROM experience cannot predict what will happen in your pregnancy.

Medical questions and treatment decisions should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Other Sources of Support

Depending on your needs, support may also be available through:

• your hospital or healthcare system

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine

• NICU family-support programs

• social workers

• mental-health professionals

• pregnancy and infant loss organizations

• prematurity and NICU organizations

• local parent groups

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

Families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss may wish to connect with organizations that specialize in bereavement and pregnancy-loss support.

View Pregnancy & Infant Loss Resources

Prematurity & NICU Support

Families preparing for or experiencing a NICU stay can find national organizations and resources on our Premature Birth page.

View Prematurity & NICU Resources

A Note About Online Groups

Unless specifically stated otherwise, online groups, social media communities, and third-party organizations linked or discussed on this website are not operated, moderated, or endorsed by The PPROM Foundation.

Information shared in peer-support spaces reflects individual experiences and should not be considered medical advice.

Language & Inclusion

The PPROM Foundation respects the language parents and families use to describe themselves and their experiences. 

See our Language & Inclusion Statement