The loss of a child can bring with itself an ever engulfing grief. Find out how you can pull through this phase using all the support systems.
The immediate grieving phase, post a miscarriage: As with any loss in life, it is normal to feel excruciating pangs of emotional pain and loss after a miscarriage. It is important for a couple to understand that they must give in to this grief, this remorse, completely. Pent up feelings, bottling up of emotions will only worsen the situation.
Talk to your partner and friends: Acquaint your partner about how you feel, completely. Although he might express his emotions in a different way, understand that he has also experienced the same heartbreaking loss that you have and is struggling with the same sorrow. Share the story with extended family and friends as you feel at ease; you'll be astonished how many similar miscarriage stories you'll hear that you never knew about.
The acceptance: Though easier said than done, coming to terms with the setback, accepting and moving on will make you and your partner stronger. Remember that this is not the end of the world and that life will go on, no matter what. Therefore brace yourself up and try engaging yourself into the routine as early as possible.
Moving on: Distress is not the only sentiment associated with miscarriages. Other characteristic emotions reported by woman who have lost a baby include despair, lonesomeness and agitation. Although these feelings are completely normal, however, if you are having troubles coping up with routine activities because of your emotions, you may want to meet your health care provider.
Try again, fearlessly: Having a miscarriage doesn't imply that you'll have another. In reality, your probability of having a miscarriage doesnt increase after you've had one; it is just the same as it was the first time around. Wait till the time you're emotionally prepared to plan for another pregnancy, and then consult your gynecologist to find out if your body has had enough time to heal. Most women who have lost a baby due to miscarriage go on to experience healthy and blissful pregnancies.
Post miscarriage or stillbirth, your heartache may be so overpowering that you question yourself if you will ever be happy again. You may never truly get over your loss, but know that your grief will become more controllable over time particularly when you recognize your feelings as valid and understand that you may need time to work through them together with all the support systems.
The immediate grieving phase, post a miscarriage: As with any loss in life, it is normal to feel excruciating pangs of emotional pain and loss after a miscarriage. It is important for a couple to understand that they must give in to this grief, this remorse, completely. Pent up feelings, bottling up of emotions will only worsen the situation.
Talk to your partner and friends: Acquaint your partner about how you feel, completely. Although he might express his emotions in a different way, understand that he has also experienced the same heartbreaking loss that you have and is struggling with the same sorrow. Share the story with extended family and friends as you feel at ease; you'll be astonished how many similar miscarriage stories you'll hear that you never knew about.
The acceptance: Though easier said than done, coming to terms with the setback, accepting and moving on will make you and your partner stronger. Remember that this is not the end of the world and that life will go on, no matter what. Therefore brace yourself up and try engaging yourself into the routine as early as possible.
Moving on: Distress is not the only sentiment associated with miscarriages. Other characteristic emotions reported by woman who have lost a baby include despair, lonesomeness and agitation. Although these feelings are completely normal, however, if you are having troubles coping up with routine activities because of your emotions, you may want to meet your health care provider.
Try again, fearlessly: Having a miscarriage doesn't imply that you'll have another. In reality, your probability of having a miscarriage doesnt increase after you've had one; it is just the same as it was the first time around. Wait till the time you're emotionally prepared to plan for another pregnancy, and then consult your gynecologist to find out if your body has had enough time to heal. Most women who have lost a baby due to miscarriage go on to experience healthy and blissful pregnancies.
Post miscarriage or stillbirth, your heartache may be so overpowering that you question yourself if you will ever be happy again. You may never truly get over your loss, but know that your grief will become more controllable over time particularly when you recognize your feelings as valid and understand that you may need time to work through them together with all the support systems.
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