The American Pregnancy Association says that 10 to 25 percent of (clinically recognized) pregnancies will end in a miscarriage — proving pregnancy loss happens more often than you think. And though no book or study guide can truly prepare you for such an emotional journey, it’s important for women to know they don’t have to walk alone. Mothers, including members from our CafeMom community, are opening up about the pain of a pregnancy loss and the advice they want to give other moms who are going through it. Hopefully, this will help other women in this situation know that you’re not alone — and feel reassured to hold on to hope. “My advice: Find a person or group who is supportive. Do not feel guilty about being sad and grieving for your lost child. Do not allow this loss to destroy your life or relationships with your spouse, family, and friends. For me, it took 6–12 months to finally be okay with the new ‘me.’ Let someone hug you. Let others love you.” — KenneMaw, a CafeMom community member “To my fellow women who find themselves a part of those who’ve experienced a miscarriage, please take care of you first. Go for a walk by yourself, and take time to remove yourself from the chaos of life and just reflect. You’ll be better because of it.” — Hallie C. More from CafeMom: I Feel Empowered to Talk About My Miscarriage Because of Moms Like This More from CafeMom: 15 Things Never to Say to a Woman Facing Infertility “My journal was such a blessing to my life and ended up being a source of support to a dear friend of mine who went through a similar experience recently.” — Kadira G. More from CafeMom: Why Miscarriages Are So Incredibly Painful “… Almost a year and a half later, I gave birth to my daughter Isabel — who will never take the place of the child I lost, but keeps my heart full and, in many ways, saved my life. “If there’s one thing I can tell women who have a miscarriage, it’s to hold on to hope. Your rainbow baby is coming.” — Noel P. More from CafeMom: Mom Meets Her Rainbow Baby in Stunningly Powerful Photos
title: “15 Moms Who Ve Had Miscarriages Share How They Got Through It” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-13” author: “Lakesha Thao”
The American Pregnancy Association says that 10 to 25 percent of (clinically recognized) pregnancies will end in a miscarriage — proving pregnancy loss happens more often than you think. And though no book or study guide can truly prepare you for such an emotional journey, it’s important for women to know they don’t have to walk alone. Mothers, including members from our CafeMom community, are opening up about the pain of a pregnancy loss and the advice they want to give other moms who are going through it. Hopefully, this will help other women in this situation know that you’re not alone — and feel reassured to hold on to hope. “My advice: Find a person or group who is supportive. Do not feel guilty about being sad and grieving for your lost child. Do not allow this loss to destroy your life or relationships with your spouse, family, and friends. For me, it took 6–12 months to finally be okay with the new ‘me.’ Let someone hug you. Let others love you.” — KenneMaw, a CafeMom community member “To my fellow women who find themselves a part of those who’ve experienced a miscarriage, please take care of you first. Go for a walk by yourself, and take time to remove yourself from the chaos of life and just reflect. You’ll be better because of it.” — Hallie C. More from CafeMom: I Feel Empowered to Talk About My Miscarriage Because of Moms Like This More from CafeMom: 15 Things Never to Say to a Woman Facing Infertility “My journal was such a blessing to my life and ended up being a source of support to a dear friend of mine who went through a similar experience recently.” — Kadira G. More from CafeMom: Why Miscarriages Are So Incredibly Painful “… Almost a year and a half later, I gave birth to my daughter Isabel — who will never take the place of the child I lost, but keeps my heart full and, in many ways, saved my life. “If there’s one thing I can tell women who have a miscarriage, it’s to hold on to hope. Your rainbow baby is coming.” — Noel P. More from CafeMom: Mom Meets Her Rainbow Baby in Stunningly Powerful Photos
title: “15 Moms Who Ve Had Miscarriages Share How They Got Through It” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-17” author: “Tamara Cavanaugh”
The American Pregnancy Association says that 10 to 25 percent of (clinically recognized) pregnancies will end in a miscarriage — proving pregnancy loss happens more often than you think. And though no book or study guide can truly prepare you for such an emotional journey, it’s important for women to know they don’t have to walk alone. Mothers, including members from our CafeMom community, are opening up about the pain of a pregnancy loss and the advice they want to give other moms who are going through it. Hopefully, this will help other women in this situation know that you’re not alone — and feel reassured to hold on to hope. “My advice: Find a person or group who is supportive. Do not feel guilty about being sad and grieving for your lost child. Do not allow this loss to destroy your life or relationships with your spouse, family, and friends. For me, it took 6–12 months to finally be okay with the new ‘me.’ Let someone hug you. Let others love you.” — KenneMaw, a CafeMom community member “To my fellow women who find themselves a part of those who’ve experienced a miscarriage, please take care of you first. Go for a walk by yourself, and take time to remove yourself from the chaos of life and just reflect. You’ll be better because of it.” — Hallie C. More from CafeMom: I Feel Empowered to Talk About My Miscarriage Because of Moms Like This More from CafeMom: 15 Things Never to Say to a Woman Facing Infertility “My journal was such a blessing to my life and ended up being a source of support to a dear friend of mine who went through a similar experience recently.” — Kadira G. More from CafeMom: Why Miscarriages Are So Incredibly Painful “… Almost a year and a half later, I gave birth to my daughter Isabel — who will never take the place of the child I lost, but keeps my heart full and, in many ways, saved my life. “If there’s one thing I can tell women who have a miscarriage, it’s to hold on to hope. Your rainbow baby is coming.” — Noel P. More from CafeMom: Mom Meets Her Rainbow Baby in Stunningly Powerful Photos