Workplace Education & Panels
Creating Compassionate Workplaces After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Because grief doesn’t stop at your workplace doors.
1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage.
2 million babies are stillborn each year worldwide.
Yet pregnancy and infant loss remain some of the most silent and stigmatized forms of grief.
No Foot Too Small partners with organizations to create workplaces that are more compassionate, informed, and equipped to support employees navigating pregnancy and infant loss.
Why This Matters in the Workplace
When an employee experiences pregnancy or infant loss, the impact doesn’t stay at home.
The Impact on Employees
- Difficulty focusing
- Reduced productivity
- Increased anxiety and depression
- Long-term mental health challenges
The Impact on Your Organization
- Lower retention
- Burnout
- Reduced engagement
- Cultural disconnect
Employees don’t need their workplace to “fix” their grief. They need leaders and colleagues who know how to walk beside them.
“When supporting someone who is grieving, you’re not trying to help them get back on track. You’re walking beside them as they chart a new course.”
Our Workplace Panels
No Foot Too Small offers customized Workplace Education Panels designed for:
- Corporate teams
- HR departments
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Leadership teams
- Benefits managers
- Healthcare systems
Our panels blend lived experience, professional insight, and practical tools to help your organization move from discomfort to confidence.
Awareness Areas
What We Cover
1. Understanding the Scope
Understanding the Scope
- The global reality of miscarriage and stillbirth
- The stigma and silence surrounding pregnancy loss
- Why many women suffer in isolation
2. The Workplace Impact
- How grief affects performance and well-being
- What employers and colleagues can control
- The cost of getting it wrong
3. What to Say (and What to Avoid)
Supportive language includes:
- “I am so sorry for your loss. I’m here for you.”
- “Grief doesn’t have a timeline. Take the time you need.”
- “You’re not alone.”
Avoidable comments include:
- “Everything happens for a reason.”
- “At least you have other children.”
- “Look on the bright side…”
4. Creating a Supportive Culture
- Encourage openness and provide resources
- Respect privacy and confidentiality
- Train and educate leadership
- Offer flexibility and accommodations
- Promote inclusive language
- Respond thoughtfully to disclosure
Panel Format Options
60–90 minute keynote + Q&A
- Executive roundtable discussions
- HR policy review sessions
- ERG-focused conversations
- Hybrid or virtual options available
Panels may include:
- No Foot Too Small leadership
- Family advocates
- Angel parents
- HR/benefits professionals
The Outcome
Organizations who engage in this education report:
- Increased confidence in return-to-work conversations
- Improved mental health support awareness
- Stronger relationships at home and at work
- Greater empathy across teams
When employees feel supported, they stay.
When leaders are equipped, culture strengthens.
Why No Foot Too Small
No Foot Too Small is an Iowa-based, for-purpose organization drawing national awareness to pregnancy and infant loss.
We:
- Celebrate Angels
- Unite Families
- Build Birthing + Bereavement Suites nationwide
Our Workplace Panels extend this mission into corporate spaces — because awareness and compassion belong everywhere.
Bring This Conversation to Your Workplace
Pregnancy and infant loss may be common — but silence doesn’t have to be.
Let’s create a workplace where employees feel seen, supported, and understood.