14/11/2024
Pregnancy loss can lead you to grieve for not only the pregnancy but also your sense of self and your hopes for the future as a mother or father of that child.
Although the baby may no longer be physically present, you may still feel a continued bond and attachment. Even if the pregnancy ended very early, the sense of bonding can still be strong.
Following miscarriage, you may experience a rollercoaster of emotions such as numbness, disbelief, anger, guilt, sadness, depression, anxiety, confusion and difficulty concentrating. In addition, the process also often requires a mind shift, as you may already have started planning (consciously or unconsciously) your future life with your baby.
The time taken to come to terms with a miscarriage can vary greatly from one individual to another. So, it is important to acknowledge how you are feeling and when you and your partner may be ready to try to have another baby.
For some, there may be a sense of urgency to have another baby. If this is driven by your need to recover from feelings of grief or sadness, however, you may need to consider giving yourself some time to process your loss.
While miscarriage may be common, it can be extremely distressing. There are a range of professionals and services with expertise in providing support for coping with a miscarriage. You can find a service in your area by searching under the category of perinatal loss on the eCOPE directory
