Have you had a pregnancy loss?
Are you feeling…
Heartbroken
Devastated
Numb
Empty
Lonely
Depressed
Irritable
Hopeless
… after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion?
Do you notice family or friends shy away from talking about the loss?
Do you have difficulty talking to family about the baby?
Do you get a flood of emotions when you see other pregnant women?
Have overwhelming or avoidant thoughts about children?
Apprehensive to become pregnant again?
Feel like others minimize the loss of your baby?
These are common feelings after a pregnancy loss.
How common is pregnancy loss?
According to the American Pregnancy Association, 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage.
In an editorial article written by Spencer Morrison, approximately 1 out of 7 women had an abortion from the years of 1970-2016.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, stillbirths occur in about 1% of pregnancies or approximately 24,000 pregnancies per year.
How can therapy help?
During therapy, you can talk openly about any feelings or thoughts. A supportive therapeutic relationship can help you examine, embrace, and release the pain that accompanies grief. While you may be feeling vulnerable due to the loss, you also have an immense resilience and a desire to find normalcy in the chaos. You will learn how to cope with the unwelcome title of being a bereaved mother.
I ask questions to understand your unique situation and I offer support so that you may grieve. I present you with a variety of coping skills so you can be with the many emotions that come from losing a child. I listen to your story as many times as you need because the story of your baby is important and you need to unapologetically talk about your loss. Above all, I grant you permission to grieve a heartbreaking loss. With time and grieving the loss, you can find healing.