Tag: Self compassion
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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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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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Walking ⬅️➡️ Through Grief
Overcoming Miscarriage Miscarriage is one of the most common yet least openly discussed experiences in pregnancy. Medically, miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks, and it occurs in an estimated 10–20% of known pregnancies. Despite how frequently it happens, many women experience miscarriage quietly and often without the support that…
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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…