Tag: Support systems
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Before You Call Life a Gift, Evaluate the Branch
The In Between: For the Woman Deciding Whether to Continue Her Pregnancy I was listening to an Alan Watts lecture once, and he made an observation that stuck with me. Imagine an alien arriving on Earth and trying to understand what this strange planet does. It might look around and conclude: The Earth peoples. The…
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The Permanence of Pregnancy
By Los Angeles Loss & Abortion Doula (This article is written for women who may be pregnant or waiting on results. Considering the option of abortion.) There are few moments in life that cannot be undone. A spoken apology may repair a relationship. A career can change. A home can be sold. Money can be…
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The Price of Milk vs. The Price of Absence
There is a reason milk shows up so often in cultural jokes about fatherhood and family breakdown. People say: “Your dad left to go buy milk.” Or: “Mom was flirting with the milkman.” Even modern shows like South Park have played with the old “milkman” idea because milk has become a cultural symbol for the…
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Building a Practical Support Plan for Miscarriage Recovery at Home
By L.A. Loss & Abortion Doula “Let me know if you need anything” can be difficult to answer when you are tired, uncomfortable, or trying to understand what just happened. A simple home support plan turns that offer into something specific. Your plan does not need to cover every possibility. Focus on making food, transportation,…
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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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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