How To Decrease Shame After A Pregnancy Loss

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How To Decrease Shame After A Pregnancy Loss

Sara joined the group feeling emotionally isolated from her large and loving family. As the parent of a toddler, there were a lot of questions about baby number 2’s arrival. She shared little with family about her recurrent miscarriages and secondary infertility and came to loathe family events. The barrage of questions that would inevitably come, and the feelings of shame were too much. Isolation was easier.  

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Resources for Connection and Healing

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Resources for Connection and Healing

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In solidarity with all the families who know this pain, I offer no advice but resources to help you connect with others on your healing journey, and to honor your lost child(ren) throughout the month. You are not alone. 

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Birth Trauma: Is THAT What I've Been Experiencing?

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Birth Trauma: Is THAT What I've Been Experiencing?

Like many mom-conversations go, Sara asked about the age difference between my two kids and how I felt about it. She told me that although her daughter was begging for a sibling and her husband was also ready, she wasn’t prepared to get pregnant again just yet. She was conflicted about her timing tho, noting her age and the pressure she was feeling to have another baby.

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Pregnancy loss: How to help your daughter/sister/BFF cope

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Pregnancy loss: How to help your daughter/sister/BFF cope

Someone you love has lost a pregnancy, her baby. You don’t know what to do. Or say. Or how to act. You’re wondering how to show your love for your daughter. Your sister, or your friend you adore so much she’s like your sister. You never had a miscarriage, or lost a baby and have no idea what’s the “right” thing to do or say.  

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