Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is observed in October and provides space for individuals and communities to reflect on the grief and challenges faced by the people and families who have experienced a loss in pregnancy or during infancy. Today, we focus on remembering those losses. I encourage you to join families across the world in lighting a candle to send light and love to those who were lost and their loved ones. For those who have experienced this type of loss, you are not alone, your pain is real, and as a community, there are many waiting to support you when you are ready. For more information about pregnancy and infant loss, checkout www.marchofdimes.org #WaveofLight #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #PregnancyLossAwareness #InfantLossAwareness #GriefSupport #YouAreNotAlone #RememberingOurBabies #SupportAndRemember #marchofdimes
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It’s #pregnancyandinfantlossremembranceday and here’s a reminder of what to say instead of some of the platitudes and silver lining statements we so often hear. Dont forget tonight at 7 pm your local time is the #globalwaveoflight —-so for my Europe friends that’s in only a few hours. Light a 🕯️ and let it burn for an hour so we can collectively create a global wave of light to honor the babies who have died. Who will you be honoring? Say their name below. I’ll go first.
instagram.comPregnancy loss almost always results from something out of your control (read: not your fault). About 80 percent of pregnancy losses occur within the first trimester, and about one-half to two-thirds of those occur because of chromosomal abnormalities.
If you experience pregnancy or infant loss, you may feel like you’re the only one who is going through what you’re going through. But about 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage before the 20th week. In 2022, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, a 3% increase from 2021. You are not ... See more
Many mental health professionals don’t use the word “healing” when it comes to grief. In many ways, grief isn’t something you heal from; it’s something you grow with. It’s something you learn to stand side-by-side with. Something else to consider if you’re supporting someone through loss: Listen to how a loved one speaks about their loss, and try t... See more
FWIW, in this newsletter, you’ll notice that we tend to use the term “pregnancy loss” more often than “miscarriage.” Some advocates in the space have noted that the word “miscarriage” can insinuate a mistake, badness, or error—ideas that can be internalized by a mother. It’s not wrong to use the word miscarriage—and we will use it occasionally—but ... See more
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