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Lin Thoennes, ARNPCoping with the Loss of a Baby During Pregnancy or ShortlyAfter Birth...No one expects that their baby might die. In this age of amazing medical breakthroughs and extensive research, it doesn't seem likely. Pregnancies that end during the first three months (miscarriage), or during the second and third trimesters (fetal demise) often come with little warning, leaving parents stunned. confused and grief-stricken. Grieving the loss of a baby is often lonely. Family and friends never knew the child and formed no shared memories or experiences. So while the parents' grief may be profound, others may be unable to understand it. Parents may feel awkward, misunderstood, even abandoned. Grief and sadness can become debilitating, interfering with work and family life. Meeting with a therapist familiar with loss during pregnancy or shortly after birth can be invaluable to parents trying to find their way through a very troubled time. If you are experiencing the profound grief of losing of a baby, please contact my office to schedule an appointment. You can find comfort, understanding and assistance through this difficult time. |
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