Pregnancy Loss
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
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... See more
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.
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.... See more
instagram.comIf 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... See more