One Year of The Miscarriage Therapist!
It’s amazing how much this newsletter has grown over the last year! And, we have many new subscribers recently. I’m glad you are here, and I’m glad you’ve found this newsletter.
I started The Miscarriage Therapist after my own experience with recurrent pregnancy loss. I had entered a world with little to no support, zero understanding about the emotional experience from the medical community, and minute support from our closest friends and family. My attempt to identify resources fell short. Thus, The Miscarriage Therapist was born.
This newsletter focuses on emotional needs during and after a pregnancy loss. If you are new, here is a quick tour of (almost) everything we have covered so far. And, if you’re an old friend, here are a few reminders of some of the things you could re-read!
Not sure what to do with your time after a pregnancy loss? Read about how hobbies can help us reconnect with ourselves after our losses in “Grief and Gardening.”
A miscarriage can completely change our bodies. After my losses, my skin cleared up for the first time in years, but I also gained 20 pounds. Our bodies can start to feel like they don’t belong to us. Read more about how to regain your body autonomy.
Does the term “rainbow baby” bring up weird feelings for you? It does for me!
So many emotions arise after a pregnancy loss. And every emotion is valid. Anxiety, shame, trauma, and grief can all be present for us.
How come no one treats our pregnancy loss bodies as postpartum bodies? You have needs as a postpartum person.
Advocating for yourself after a pregnancy loss is exhausting, and sadly all too necessary. Read about how to advocate for yourself when your providers are not listening to you.
There are many ways we can start to heal after a pregnancy loss: caring for your needs, self-compassion, giving yourself a break, and more self-compassion.
My miscarriage is going to cost $15,000?? Yes, it can. And there are ways to cope with the financial pain and trauma.
If you aren’t able to take time-off from work after a pregnancy loss, here are some tips to help you return to work.
The Miscarriage Therapist is not a substitute for therapy. If you need a therapist, visit Postpartum Support International’s directory of therapists trained in working with pregnancy loss.