Coping with Pregnancy Loss

Here is some information on processing your thoughts following a miscarriage. If you have a story to share, I especially encourage you to check out the links at the bottom to the forums and discussion boards where you can find women who have been there to talk to.

March of Dimes on Miscarriage

Some technical information from the March of Dimes on miscarriage -- possible causes, physical symptoms, etc.

Brief Yet Everlasting -Stillbirth Piece

Check out this art piece commemorating Infant Loss Week.

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month

Did you know October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month?

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss is a delicate subject and I dare say, not many people know how to go about bridging the gap in communication. I know I sure don't! I have friends who have lost pregnancies. I have friends whose children have died.

What do you say?

How can you say anything?! How can you NOT?!

Mother and Infant Loss in Birth: Hospital and Home

As you probably already know if you read our blog, Birth Without Fear is an amazing place for education and support for the expectant mama.
In this blog post from BWF, she talks about mother and infant loss in both hospital and home births. While it is not the norm, it does happen, and it is a significant and devastating event in the lives of all involved. BWF encourages mamas to get educated on their choices, and find the right care provider for them.

If you have experienced loss and need someone to talk to, or need support going through a loss, visit the Cyber Doulas Miscarriage Support page or Stillbirthday.com - Karli and I are listed there as Pregnancy Loss Doulas.