Coping with Pregnancy Loss

1. Understand that it's not your fault. Pregnancy loss or complications can strike anyone. Talk openly and honestly with your partner about what's happened and how it's affecting you. Remember, there's no right or wrong way to deal with grief. Accept your feelings as they are and don't judge yourself or your partner for how you respond.

2. Give yourself time to heal. Don't pressure yourself to get past the sadness quickly. Your healing will be more complete if you deal with your grief as it comes. You may find yourself reliving the pain, especially around your due date or other milestones. Over time, things will change and you'll feel better.

3. Take time off from work. Even if you feel physically fine, taking some time away from your job may be helpful. You need a chance to process what's happened, and taking a break from your regular routine will help you acknowledge and accept all that you're going through.

4. Don't expect your partner to grieve in the same way. I

5. Don't close yourself off from others.

6. Seek out professional help through a counsellor or join a support group near you.

Resources:

Nationalshare.org

https://community.babycenter.com/groups/a15155/miscarriage_stillbirth_infant_loss_support

https://www.mend.org/home/

http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

https://firstcandle.org

https://babyloss-awareness.org

https://stillstandingmag.com/2016/06/01/welcome-to-still-standing-magazine/

https://healgrief.org/national-pregnancy-and-infant-loss-awareness-day-10152014/

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