Things to remember after a miscarriage

A miscarriage is the sudden loss of an embryo or foetus in the first trimester. After 20 weeks, the loss of a foetus is commonly referred to as a stillbirth.

Generally, the first indicators of a miscarriage are heavy bleeding followed by abdominal ache or cramping. If people are experiencing these signs in them, they should immediately contact their health experts for assistance.

If people have had a miscarriage, people might be feeling a wide range of feelings — from confusion, shock and numbness to anger, jealousy and sadness. People might even experience guilt for not having the experience of being a parent. Reasons for miscarriage could include genetic or chromosomal deformities in the growing baby to an underlying health issue in the mother, like an unusually shaped uterus. But in most instances, the cause of a miscarriage could not be identified.

How to cope after a miscarriage?

The healthcare experts would assist in supporting parents through the physical process of a miscarriage. However, they could also connect people with resources to help them in their emotional journey as well. During this time, it is vital to be open with the loved ones and healthcare provider about how they are feeling — physically and emotionally. Several women carry on to have healthy pregnancies after a miscarriage. But that does not make the present grief easier.

Here are some things to remember while parents heal from their grief of miscarriage:

It is not their fault.

Guilt is a natural emotion after a miscarriage. People might wonder what they might have done wrong or if there was something that they could have done to stop it in its course. This might be particularly true if the cause of the pregnancy loss was unknown. However, rest assured it is not your fault.

You are not alone

Suppose people have recently had a miscarriage or pregnancy loss. In that case, they might feel like they have no one to turn to or that they should keep their emotions to themselves. But it could be healthier to express themselves. Many people have faced pregnancy loss; talking to them and sharing the feeling could make it less miserable.

Take care of yourself

As people work through their grief, they should not forget to physically and emotionally take care of themselves — even if that is a challenge.

People should do their best to consume nutritious meals, stay hydrated and move their body. Getting out for daily walks, for example, could assist in supporting their physical and mental health.

When it comes to emotional requirements, please do not ignore them.