How does a miscarriage affect mental health?
Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy is categorized as a traumatic event and is a loss that can greatly impact a person’s mental health. Research has shown that it is common for a person mourning the loss of a pregnancy to experience both short and long term symptoms of postnatal depression, anxiety, certain stress disorders and even post traumatic stress. Additionally, previous losses or previous mental health history of depression or anxiety can greatly impact the seriousness and duration of grieving.
What should I expect to experience after losing a pregnancy?
The loss of a pregnancy is unique in that there are no tangible memories of the little one lost, making it different from most other losses. In the case of a miscarriage, the grieving takes form in mourning the loss of hopes and dreams by you and those whom were anticipating the little one’s arrival