In this episode, we welcome back Caitlin Suff, a psychologist specializing in grief in the perinatal space. This time Anna shares her personal experience with a termination for medical reasons (TFMR), and Caitlin provides insights into the complex emotions and challenges that come with perinatal grief. They discuss the nuanced decision-making process, the emotional aftermath, and the importance of acknowledging and validating such losses. The episode also covers coping mechanisms, societal misconceptions, and available support resources, aiming to create a safe and informative space for those affected by similar experiences.

This episode includes:

- Personal Story: Termination for Medical Reasons

- Receiving the Diagnosis

- Making the Decision

- The Termination Process

- Navigating Postpartum Emotions

- Societal Expectations and Personal Boundaries

- The Complexity of Grief

- Understanding Perinatal Loss

- Myths and Misconceptions about TFMR

- The Emotional Impact of TFMR

- Grieving and Functioning

- Therapeutic Approaches to Grief

Resources

https://throughtheunexpected.org.au/

TFMR for Mammas on instagram