As a companion episode to Anisa’s story, Mary dives deep on the topic of miscarriage—especially the emotional impact of miscarriage.

Miscarriage or early pregnancy loss is more common than most people imagine, with as many as one in every four pregnancies ending this way. A miscarriage is the term used to explain the loss of a pregnancy in the first 23 weeks. Later loss is known as a stillbirth.

Abdominal cramps (ranging from a dull ache to severe pain) and bleeding are the first signs of miscarriage. On the other hand, some women have no symptoms at all and may only learn that their pregnancy has come to an end when it is detected during a routine scan.There are three options for women who would prefer to actively manage their miscarriage. These are medication, surgical procedure (D & C), or induced labour.

If you’ve been affected by miscarriage, speaking to a counsellor can give you an opportunity to express and accept your feelings about what has happened, in your own time.

Although it’s easier said than done, it’s important to remind yourself that your miscarriage is highly unlikely to have occurred as a direct result of anything that you did or did not do.

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