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The Grief of Miscarriage |
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Pregnancy is a joyous time for many with the anticipation and excitement of the arrival of a new baby. When a miscarriage causes the termination of the pregnancy, grief is inevitable. A miscarriage is defined as when then pregnancy terminates itself in the mother, and is sometimes referred to as a “spontaneous abortion.” There is nothing that will prevent a miscarriage from occurring it is truly an act of nature. Typically miscarriages occur during the first trimester of pregnancy (within the first 3 months) and generally don’t cause extensive physical harm to the mother. It is this reason that women generally wait until after the first trimester to announce their pregnancy. The emotional grief of a miscarriage outweighs any physical damage caused in most cases. The loss felt by the parents after a miscarriage is often the same pain felt by the parents whose child perhaps died at an early age. Although the baby was never born it still became a living creation inside of the mother allowing the bonding of the two. There are many support groups available for mothers and fathers who have gone through the experience of a miscarriage. Counseling by a psychologist or licensed therapist is also an option when the grief of miscarriage seems unbearable. It is important to be surrounded by family and friends during a time like this so that depression does not set in. The good news is a miscarriage generally does not prevent the mother from having other children. Once the mom’s body is healed (Dr.’s recommend 6 to 8 weeks) she can begin to talk to her Dr. about conceiving again. Having another baby will not replace the baby you lost or remove your grief, but it will create a new life to love.
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