Finding Peace After Pregnancy Loss

Finding peace after pregnancy loss is a journey marked by both heartache and hope. If you've experienced this profound loss, please know that you're not alone.

Here are my top 5 tips for navigating these difficult times and finding peace.

Feel Your Feelings: It's important to recognize and accept your emotions, whether it's sadness, anger, guilt, or confusion. Allow yourself to grieve and know that it's okay to feel a range of emotions. Don't judge yourself for how you feel. Your emotions are valid.

Find Your Tribe: Being vulnerable can feel scary for some of us, self included. When you are everybody’s rock, letting down your guard can feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar. However when we do so, when we allow our authentic Self to shine… to be seen… to be heard… we not only find our tribe, but we gift others with the freedom to do the same.

Put Yourself First: During times of grief, self-care is crucial. Do you best to prioritize activities that nourish your body and mind, such as eating healthy, getting enough rest, and practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation. Engage in activities that bring you joy or provide a distraction, even if only for a short while.

Honor Your Loss: Find meaningful ways to honor your baby and acknowledge your loss. Expressing your grief in a tangible way can be healing and help you find closure. This takes time. Planting a tree or garden in remembrance, writing letters or journaling about your feelings, or participating in a ceremony or ritual that feels right for you. More to come on this topic.

Take One Day, One Step, at a Time: Give yourself permission to do so. It's okay to take things one day at a time. Be patient and gentle with yourself. Some days may be more difficult than others, and that's normal. Give yourself grace.

Start slow. Pick ONE for today.

I invite you to join our community of hope and healing after pregnancy loss. We are better together. You do not have to walk this journey alone.