The journey of pregnancy and parenthood is marked by its highs and lows, its joys and challenges. For parents who have experienced the devastating loss of a pregnancy or an infant, the decision to try again can be an emotionally complex one. At Share Parents of Utah, we understand the delicate nature of this decisionContinue reading “Navigating the Decision to Try Again After Pregnancy or Infant Loss”
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Holidays & Awareness Events for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Holidays, awareness months, and awareness weeks hold special significance in our lives, bringing communities together to celebrate, remember, and raise awareness for important causes. For parents who have experienced the profound loss of a pregnancy or infant, these occasions can be bittersweet, triggering a mix of emotions. In this blog post, we’ll explore various holidaysContinue reading “Holidays & Awareness Events for Pregnancy and Infant Loss”
Embracing Self-Love Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss
The journey of pregnancy and parenthood is often depicted as a time of joy, anticipation, and love. However, for those who have experienced the heart-wrenching loss of a pregnancy or an infant, this journey takes on a profoundly different shape. At Share Parents of Utah, we understand the challenges that come with pregnancy and infantContinue reading “Embracing Self-Love Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss”
Navigating Social Media After Pregnancy or Infant Loss
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives, connecting us with friends, family, and the world at large. However, for parents who have experienced the devastating loss of a pregnancy or an infant, social media can be a double-edged sword. While it can provide a platform for sharing experiencesContinue reading “Navigating Social Media After Pregnancy or Infant Loss”
How I Navigated Bitterness Toward Pregnant Friends After My Loss
Written By: Redlynn Kaufmann-Townsend When I had my first miscarriage, three of my friends were pregnant. We had been friends since high school, and while our lives had taken divergent paths, we had remained friends through college and boyfriends and broken hearts and nutty professors and new boyfriends and fiancés. We were bridesmaids at eachContinue reading “How I Navigated Bitterness Toward Pregnant Friends After My Loss”
Naming and Honoring Our Miscarried Babies Years Later
After experiencing a miscarriage, it can be difficult to know how to grieve. Many parents, like my partner and I, may even push away the pain, feeling as if it somehow shouldn’t hurt since the loss happened early on. But after two miscarriages, I learned that a loss is a loss, and it is neverContinue reading “Naming and Honoring Our Miscarried Babies Years Later”
Ideas for Memorializing a Baby After Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Pregnancy and infant loss are heartbreaking and grief-filled experiences. While it may sometimes feel easier to put away all reminders of a loss, memorializing the pregnancy and baby can be healing for many parents. Here are some ways to honor a miscarried, stillborn, or deceased baby. Not all of these suggestions will be ideal forContinue reading “Ideas for Memorializing a Baby After Pregnancy or Infant Loss”
How to Respond to News of a Loved One’s Miscarriage
Learning that a friend or family member is experiencing a miscarriage can be heartbreaking. And while you care for your grieving friend, it’s often difficult to know how to respond to such news. In reality, there is nothing you can say or do to make it better. But you can still support your friend byContinue reading “How to Respond to News of a Loved One’s Miscarriage”