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Coping with miscarriage can be very difficult. Oftentimes, it comes with raging emotions associated with depression, fear, guilt and sadness. More often than not, couples or women in particular, who have just had a miscarriage find it difficult to go see their friends, go back to work and go on with their daily activities. Some also worry about their future satisfaction in issues of reproduction .– Can I be a good mother? What is my worth as a wife? In this article, we will give you a simple guide on coping with miscarriage.

Dealing with your emotions. The most important part in coping with miscarriage is by engaging yourself in the  different emotions that you are naturall bound to feel. Wallow and feel the loss and the pains of losing a child. Do this openly and sincerely. Most women experience shock especially during the first few days of the miscarriage, especially if the event was unforeseen. After shock, grief comes in. When you grieve, let yourself lose. Scream if you want to. Cry if you want to. The important thing is that you let everything out. Anger and guilt may also be common. Some women even get bitter and find themselves irritated when they see a happy pregnant woman pass by. These are absolutely normal.

Grieve – As already mentioned, grieving is an important step in coping with miscarriage. You can take a break from your daily activities so you can give yourself the chance to remember and reflect on the loss of your child. Other couples also choose to commemorate their loss by simple activities like planting a tree in the backyard, making a donation in his memory, holding a memorial ceremony or adopting a puppy. Another modern of way of coping with miscarriage is by making a website dedicated to your lost child and sharing your experiences to  moms from all throughout the world. Doing so will make you realize that so many women share the same sentiments that you have.

Share your grief to your partner – It’s not only you who lost a child. Your partner is also grieving over the loss of a loved one. During this hard time, you need to support one another. Stay close and connected. Take this period as the perfect time for the both of you to reaffirm your relationship and bond with each other. Set a quiet time for the two of you to reflect on your loss. You can take a walk, watch a movie or even just cuddle with each other.

Talk to a therapist – For some women, having a counselor helps a lot. You may also talk with your doctor or midwife. They will not only be there to listen to you. They may also be able to give you tips on how you can ensure a healthy pregnancy in the future.

Write – Just like your grade school, being true with your feelings and writing everything that you feel in a piece of paper can be very therapeutic.

While coping with miscarriage may be very difficult, the good news is that more often than not conception after miscarriage oftentimes lead to healthy and  full-term pregnancies.

Sandra Wilson
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