Tag: Emotional support
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Abortion and Suicide Risk: What a California Medi-Cal Study Found
Conversations about abortion should leave room for honest questions about mental health. One frequently cited study using California Medi-Cal records reported a higher rate of suicide deaths among women who had abortions compared with women who delivered. Understanding that finding requires looking at both the numbers and the study’s limitations. What the Researchers Found Published…
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When You Feel Relief and Grief After Losing an Unplanned Pregnancy
By L.A. Loss & Abortion Doula You may not have known whether you wanted to continue the pregnancy. You may have been worried about money, your relationship, your health, or becoming a mother at this point in your life. Then you miscarried, and your feelings became more complicated rather than simpler. Relief and grief can…
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Preparing for Your First Prenatal Appointment After a Loss
By L.A. Loss & Abortion Doula A new positive pregnancy test may bring hope alongside memories of what happened before. Booking the first appointment can feel like a major step, even before you enter the office. Pregnancy after miscarriage can involve anxiety and mixed feelings. You do not have to feel confident or excited on…
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What is a Chemical Pregnancy? A Doula’s Guide
Learn what a chemical pregnancy is, how to cope with early pregnancy loss, and how a doula can support you. Always seek guidance from your healthcare provider
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Understanding a Missed Miscarriage: A Doula’s Guide to Recovery
Learn what a missed miscarriage is, how it’s diagnosed, and how to heal emotionally and physically with support from a doula. Always consult with your healthcare provider.
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Facing Your Due Date After a Pregnancy Loss
By L.A. Loss & Abortion Doula A due date can remain on your mind long after the pregnancy has ended. It may be written in a calendar, attached to a season, or connected to plans you had begun to make. You may want to mark it. You may want an ordinary day. You may not…
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Understanding Threatened Miscarriage: A Doula’s Gentle Guide
Bleeding early in pregnancy? Learn what a threatened miscarriage means, how it’s diagnosed, and how to find hope and support from a doula’s caring perspective. Always consult your healthcare provider
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Understanding Inevitable Miscarriage: A Doula’s Compassionate Guide
Facing an inevitable miscarriage? Learn what it means, what symptoms to expect, and how to cope with this heartbreaking experience with support from a doula. Always seek guidance from your healthcare provider.
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What Is a Threatened Miscarriage? A Doula’s Guide
Learn about threatened miscarriage symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Get emotional and physical care advice from a doula during this uncertain time. Always consult your doctor
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What Is a Complete Miscarriage? A Doula’s Guide to Recovery
Learn what a complete miscarriage is, how to care for yourself afterward, and how to heal emotionally and physically with the help of a doula. Always follow up with your healthcare provider.