Are you struggling to build a family?

Did you know that there are thousands of people just like you in the Jewish community?

Welcome

I Was Supposed To Have A Baby (IWSTHAB) is a nonprofit that aims to transform how the Jewish community cares for people struggling with fertility and loss by providing mental health support, educational resources, and a warm, nurturing space through digital platforms, communal convenings, and connections to wider support networks.

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We’re here for you.

We’re transforming how the Jewish community cares for people struggling with fertility and loss by providing mental health support, educational resources, and a warm, nurturing space through digital platforms, communal convenings, and connections to wider support networks. Follow us on Instagram and sign up for our emails so you never miss these resources.
We offer 15 free monthly support groups so you can be among people who truly get it. Nearly 90% of participants shared that attending support groups made them feel more hopeful, lighter, or connected. Find your group today.
To ensure no one in our community walks this path alone, we launched a new, comprehensive virtual workshop series for 2026: Twelve Months of Compassion. This year-long program provides accessible education and emotional support through monthly webinars. Each 60–90 minute session will feature expert speakers followed by a live Q&A, all rooted in Jewish values.
Talking Away the Taboo is the podcast for anyone in the Jewish community struggling to have a child and seeking a place for emotional support and comfort. It is a show that will help you learn while validating your feelings and processing the hardship, and teach everyone else to be more sensitive. Each week, Dr. Aimee Baron and her guests talk away the taboo of infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, surrogacy, adoption, and more. We laugh, we cry, and we challenge the Jewish community to think differently about a topic that has for so long been shrouded in secrecy and shame. Join us on the wild, unpredictable, and gut-wrenching journey of creating a family.
Browse all of our supportive content across a variety of topics. Whether you’re looking to feel validated, need advice, or just need a break, we’ve got something for everyone.

  
    “I feel so alone embraced.”

  “I feel so afraid encouraged.”

  “I feel so overwhelmed empowered.”

You Are Not Alone

Testimonials

“I came across your page after experiencing a very traumatic pregnancy loss. Your highlights, your stories, your post, and the ongoing conversation really helped me through it. Thank you.”

“I can’t tell you what a safe place you have created. One of the best I’ve seen across social media. So understanding and compassionate.”

“Thank you. And thank you again for your page! Even though it’s only been a year it’s already taking a toll on me and reading about other people going through this is so comforting.”

“I so wish this type of support was around when I was struggling to have children. We went through a lot. You are so compassionate to others in your posts. You make our feelings validated when there were times that people brushed us aside. I heard ‘get over it’ wayyyy too many times.”

“No matter what I’m going through, I feel the virtual hugs - and the perfect dose of practical, actionable guidance.”

“Thank you for your content. It brings me a sense of peace.”

“Thank you! Your page here is so uplifting, I constantly feel validated & seen. It’s a light through this darkness.”

“Thank you for all your posts. I live in England and it’s very taboo here to talk about infertility even with family and close friends. Your posts and feed make me feel not so alone.”

“Wow! What a year it has been! 2 miscarriages (11 weeks and 6 weeks) and a precious baby who is currently almost 3 weeks old. Your page helped me get through some of those hard and dark times in the beginning.”

“I absolutely love that I came to IWSTHAB for one reason (infertility) and found a million other reasons to stay. I’ve learned so much and you have shed so much light onto topics I knew very little about. I definitely see myself learning to be more supportive of other women and more sensitive to everyone around me. Thank you!”