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Early pregnancy loss (miscarriage) is a difficult and emotional experience. Although you may feel emotionally distraught, please meet up with your gynecologist Dr. Hrishikesh Pai at Babies & Us IVF Centre in Mumbai since the miscarriage has physical repercussions.

While nothing can make the pain go away, there are short and long-term steps you can take to help you heal and recover.

Miscarriage causes emotional turmoil.

You lost your baby to a miscarriage in early pregnancy. While words cannot describe how emotionally distraught you are, we empathize with you in your loss.

While you might have been planning on names and a nursery to welcome your child into this world, the loss must have been a thunderbolt.

A miscarriage can have catastrophic emotional consequences at first. While each person reacts to loss in their own unique way, you may experience grief, hopelessness, sadness, guilt, anger, resentment (of other parents), and loneliness (especially if there are a lot of parents in your social circle).

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, early pregnancy loss happens in at least 10% of pregnancies. Not that miscarriages are rare, yet many people find talking about their grief challenging. While knowing that many other parents had miscarriages will not make you feel any better, it may make you feel more comfortable sharing your story and help you cope with the loss in the long run.

While Dr. Hrishikesh Pai suggests talking about your grief is a good way of accepting your loss, he still emphasizes that you need to take good care of your physical being as well.

Dr. Pai is a renowned IVF specialist and has turned many couples into happy parents due to his specialization.

He says that while you are in pain due to your loss, it is crucial to find out why you lost your baby and get yourself treated so that your future pregnancies are fruitful.

You can seek him for consultation at Bloom’s clinic, an IVF center in Mumbai, where you will get complete care and solutions for all the problems that keep you from becoming a parent.

How does miscarriage affect your body?

How far your body can be repaired is determined by how far along you were before you lost your pregnancy. This varies a lot because most miscarriages happen before 20 weeks of pregnancy. There are also the physical repercussions to struggle with after the initial grief of miscarriage.

When a woman misses her period, she may suspect she’s pregnant. Menstruation returning after an early miscarriage is generally a sign of an early miscarriage. Others may miscarry during the first two months of pregnancy, some without recognizing it.

If you have undergone a miscarriage much later in pregnancy, Dr. Pai will prescribe medicine to help your body remove all the tissue of the fetus that remains in your uterus. To help your body pass any residual tissues, your doctor may prescribe drugs orally or vaginally. The transition may be both painful and emotional.

Your doctor will need to perform a follow-up ultrasound to check that all tissues have gone to avoid any difficulties. Consider bringing a partner or other loved one to lend a hand.

Coping with your loss:

There is no fixed formula that works for all. It’s very, very personal. You must try to look after yourself following a miscarriage while still grieving. You may do well if you speak about your emotional experiences with family, friends, your doctor, and a psychiatrist if need be.

Do what you must to deal with the range of emotions you may feel as the day progresses. The rage, the grief, can take its toll on you and probably leave you exhausted and depressed at the end of the day.

As much as you may feel like being by yourself, try not to cut off from your near and dear ones because they too have lost in your loss.

They are going through grief too. So, lean on that shoulder, and heal yourself and them too.

Seek spirituality if that helps you cope with your loss and pain.

Speaking with a spiritual leader or attending group worship events may also be beneficial if you are religious.

Consult a therapist if you’re having trouble coping.

A grief counselor can assist you in navigating the aftermath of your miscarriage and assisting you in recovering more quickly. Couples counseling may be appropriate for you and your partner and do you good.

Recovering in the long run

Your mental health and overall emotional well-being play a significant role in long-term recovery from a miscarriage. While your body will recover from the physical symptoms of miscarriage, it may seem as if you will never be able to cope with the death of your baby.

It’s crucial to set aside time to grieve, but knowing when — and how — to move on is equally important. This transition frequently occurs throughout the self-care process, which provides time for your body and mind to heal and be nurtured.

Moving forward does not imply that your pregnancy has been forgotten. Staying engaged in support groups can have a long-term effect, just as reaching out to others after a miscarriage might. It’s possible that you’ll find yourself in the opposite position one day. You’ll offer support to a parent who has lost a child due to miscarriage.

It’s also crucial not to feel obligated to become pregnant within a specific time range. Your OB-GYN will undoubtedly advise you when trying again, but physical readiness is not the same as emotional readiness. Allowing yourself the time and space to thoroughly grieve your loss before moving forward will not make up for an early pregnancy loss.

Takeaway

It may seem as if you’ll never get over the loss of your pregnancy at first. Things, on the other hand, will improve in time. You’ll get back on your feet eventually.

It’s natural to feel lonely after losing a pregnancy, but keep in mind that you’re not alone. As you struggle with miscarriage, show yourself lots of love and attention. Seeking support and advice from those who have experienced miscarriage can be quite beneficial.

And when you have gathered your bearings and are mentally more robust and prepared for trying to conceive again, consult your fertility specialist. They will help you make your body conducive to pregnancy.

Hopefully, you will be a parent soon. Till then, hang in there, DEAR GIRL!!