Coping with Miscarriage

Combining the authors' professional experience as clinical psychologists with their personal experience of pregnancy loss, this book is a compassionate guide for anyone navigating the experience and aftermath of miscarriage. The nature of the experience of miscarriage and the associated losses lead to unique forms of trauma and grief, which are often not well understood. Chapters explore psychologically informed explanations of emotional experience then provide actionable strategies for supporting wellbeing, with topics covered including, but not limited to: - Trauma and grief, and emotions that may emerge after miscarriage - Relationship patterns while navigating loss - Finding the words to have conversations about miscarriage - Navigating healthcare systems - Choosing to try to get pregnant again, and choosing to stop trying - Experiencing pregnancy after miscarriage Miscarriage is not a single event, but a series of moments and encounters and experiences, some of them happening long after the pregnancy has ended. Readers will learn how to understand their emotional and psychological experiences throughout. An essential read for anyone who has experienced miscarriage, this book educates readers on the psychological impact of pregnancy loss and encourages readers to look after their mental health and wellbeing. It will also be of interest to mental health, medical and allied health professionals looking for resources to support impacted individuals.

Dr Emma Bede is a Clinical Psychologist with two decades of experience in the NHS, research and private practice. She uses ACT, attachment, compassion and mindfulness-based approaches to work with adults who experienced early trauma or are adjusting to life-changing experiences. Dr Miriam Inder is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience across the NHS and private practice. She specialises in perinatal mental health, in particular working with people who have experienced reproductive trauma such as baby loss, birth trauma, and infertility. Miriam is an EMDR Consultant (Europe Accredited) and a level 1 trained IFS therapist, draws on ACT, and is attachment-informed in all her work.

1. Miscarriage and Trauma 2. Grief and Miscarriage 3. Other Emotions after Miscarriage 4. Miscarriage, Relationship Patterns and Attachements 5. Finding the Words 6. Other People's Experiences of Your Loss 7. Healthcare Professionals and Systems 8. Trying Again 9. What Next: Stopping Trying 10. What Next: Pregnancy After Miscarriage