About Women's Health: The Ache of Pregnancy Loss

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Pregnancy loss is frequently an invisible grieving, as the majority of miscarriages occur in the first trimester, before other people know you're pregnant. Miscarriage also often leads to feelings of guilt and may leave you wondering if you could have done something differently or if you somehow caused it. Having personally lost three pregnancies, I know the emotional territory well. It's Not Your Fault The first thing you need to know is the vast majority of pregnancy losses can not be prevented. It's All My Fault: Coping with Guilt and Self-Blame 10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself After a Pregnancy Loss Why First Trimester Miscarriage Happens Causes of Still Birth Lifestyle Factors that Increase Risk of Miscarriage and Stillbirth See More About:  coping with miscarriage  coping with stillbirth  emotional recovery I'm Bleeding. Does This Mean I'm Miscarrying? If you're pregnant now, you may be worried about pregnancy loss, especially if you've miscarried previously. Bleeding or spotting may proceed a miscarriage, but it's also possible to experience spotting in early pregnancy that is normal. 9 Reasons Why You Might Have Spotting or Bleeding in the First Trimester 6 Times You Should Definitely Call Your Doctor 6 Times You Probably Don't Need to Call Your Doctor Is Loss of Pregnancy Symptoms a Sign of Miscarriage? True Stories of Successful Births After Bleeding in Pregnancy See More About:  miscarriage symptoms  bleeding during pregnancy  miscarriage diagnosis Healing from Miscarriage and Still Birth The physical recovery from miscarriage is usually easier to cope with than the emotional recovery, which may take longer than you expect. If you have older children, and they knew about the pregnancy, they too need time and support to heal from the loss. Coping with Miscarriage Surviving Your First Post-Loss Baby Shower Taking a Break from Grief Is Possible and Healthy 10 Unique Ways to Honor Your Baby's Memory Pregnancy Loss Books for Children A Personal Story: One Miscarriage, One Man, One Woman See More About:  coping with miscarriage  relationships and miscarriage  trying again after miscarriage Supporting a Friend or Family Member When a friend or family member confides in you about a recent miscarriage -- or when the event is more public due to the pregnancy being further or along, or just because the woman was open about the pregnancy -- you may struggle with knowing how to support her. You may find yourself grieving alongside her as well. Resources for Friends and Family What Can You Do for a Woman After a Miscarriage? Grandparent's Grief What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Had a Miscarriage See More About:  supporting someone through pregnancy loss  for friends/family  Women's Health Ads Pregnancy Pregnancy to Birth Mental Health Health for Pregnancy Womens Health Doctor Featured Articles Why Are Women More Commonly Depressed? How Can I Donate Breast Milk? Coping with PCOS During the Holidays Before You Get Pregnant Good Anxiety vs Bad Anxiety What to Expect At Your Pap Smear   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement