Grieving:

Grieving is important. It is natural to feel sad after pregnancy loss. Having the ability to share feelings with your partner or loved one can help you through tremendously. It is healthy to express your anger and frustration through pregnancy loss. Dad is going through the same difficult times as you. It is important to remember that as he needs to grieve as well. Try to be there for each other. Grief and loss is easier to be worked through with support.

Healthy Healing:

a. Talk with your partner openly and share feelings. Women and men work through loss entirely differently. Keep close with your partner. Be sure that he is able to heal as well. Losing a child can be a trying time for your relationship. Keep it strong. Keep expression of feelings open.

b. Share with your children. Allow them to express their thoughts and concerns.

c. You may consider seeing a grief counselor. Counseling to help work through emotions with you and your family can be a guided way to address feelings.

d. Discover ways of honoring your child's memory. Putting together keepsakes to go back to when you need and want to can assist in healing.

e. Be gentle with yourself. There will be good days and bad days. Know that this is normal and you are not alone.

f. Keep a journal. Writing and expressing feelings can be self therapy. It helps to collect your thoughts and can be a helpful outlet for the hurt and pain your may feel. You all are a part of my healing. This pregnancy web site is my expression for coping with my loss.

g. Look into joining support groups. Sharing your experience of your pregnancy loss with others that have also gone through it makes it more comforting. You can relate to one another and develop other great ways to get through-- together.

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