I live in Los Angeles with my husband, two kids, and two dogs. My life seems ordinary enough, you’d never guess, I’ve lost four pregnancies in the last three years.
Yes, it’s tragic — and tragically common. Last year, American families like ours lost one million pregnancies. Studies show 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, with some estimates even higher, not counting failed embryo transfers, medical interventions, or stillbirths. And yet, support is still scarce despite us all needing care.
After my first loss in 2021, I lay awake at night, searching for answers online: Why did this happen? What if it happens again? Will I ever feel better?
Frustrated by the lack of support and answers, I decided to take action and assembled an amazing team of healthcare researchers. We interviewed pregnancy experts and women who experienced loss across the country, aiming to discover what helped them heal.
The response was overwhelming — so many of us yearned for care and understanding, while also feeling frustrated by the lack of basic support from our medical teams.
That's why we’re building Clementine Care: a place to find community, empowering information, professional mental healthcare, and tailored support services to help people heal after pregnancy loss and beyond.
