{"id":385,"date":"2025-04-12T22:08:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T22:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lalossandabortiondoula.com\/?p=385"},"modified":"2025-12-07T17:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T17:44:57","slug":"understanding-a-missed-miscarriage-a-doulas-guide-to-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lalossandabortiondoula.com\/?p=385","title":{"rendered":"Understanding a Missed Miscarriage: A Doula\u2019s Guide to Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding a Missed Miscarriage: What It Means for You?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Mama,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m deeply sorry that you\u2019re experiencing this. A <em>missed miscarriage<\/em> can be a difficult diagnosis to come to terms with. It happens when the pregnancy ends but the body doesn\u2019t recognize the loss right away. The pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus, but you may not experience any signs of miscarriage like bleeding or cramping right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Missed Miscarriage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A missed miscarriage is when the fetus has stopped developing, but the body hasn&#8217;t yet expelled it. Often, there are no immediate signs \u2014 no cramping or bleeding \u2014 and the pregnancy symptoms may fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common to only find out through an ultrasound, and when this happens, it\u2019s a shock to many women. You might feel numb, sad, or even confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is It Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A missed miscarriage is diagnosed through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An ultrasound, where the fetal heartbeat will no longer be detectable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lack of pregnancy symptoms (like morning sickness or breast tenderness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloodwork showing decreasing levels of pregnancy hormones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once diagnosed, you may be given options for how to complete the miscarriage, which can include waiting for the body to naturally expel the tissue, using medication, or having a D&amp;C (dilation and curettage).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Care for Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealing with a missed miscarriage can be especially painful emotionally. Here&#8217;s how to care for yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take time to rest and process the emotions you\u2019re feeling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t rush the grieving process; allow yourself to cry, feel sadness, or even numbness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may need physical recovery, including monitoring for any complications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be gentle with your heart \u2014 talk to someone who will listen and support you, whether it\u2019s a doula, a therapist, or a close friend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn what a missed miscarriage is, how it\u2019s diagnosed, and how to heal emotionally and physically with support from a doula. 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