Do you guys think that we read so much about miscarriages and failed pregnancies on these apps and forums because those going through it are more prone to post ? Like if everything is going great was is their to post about...

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Example. I read SO much about infertility. I was legit SCARED & I got pregnant the first month. I dont talk about it because I know others on here are having a hard time... it almost makes me feel unworthy which I know isn’t true. So  do you think others with healthy pregnancies just aren’t on here as much ? 
Not trying to offend anyone who has had a MC please don’t take it that way. It’s just every time I come on here I see SO many. I almost feel like deleting the app so I dont have negative thoughts and just take it day by day. Thoughts ?
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Negative feedback spreads 10 times as much as positive feedback. Truthfully, 75% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most are so early that the women miscarrying don’t even know that they were pregnant. I actually blame early pregnancy testing for making us all paranoid.

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I feel it is because this is a great tool for people who had had bad experiences or miscarriages to cope and find support. It is not something people really feel comfortable talking about in general in the nine TTC community. This site offers a safe haven for people who have had losses to be able to open up and feel pain and talk about it. People just aren’t used to seeing it or hearing about it so it seems like a lot of people.

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I think that there are a lot of us out there that have had issues, whether not able to conceive or suffering miscarriages. I suffered an early miscarriage and was open about it, and I quickly learned from several friends and family that they also had but hadn't shared. Glow is a place where many of those people who didn't want to share feel like they can because it's more private here.

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I’m with you. It’s great to see all the positive posts and sometimes extremely helpful to see others are experiencing the same things are you! but anxiety has gone up seeing how many people say that had a miscarriage. You just have to remember the actual stats on the percentage of women who miscarry. Look online. It may help as I know it helped me see how the percentage when down each week. Especially when you get past 12 weeks. The risk is ALWAYS going to be there and you will also see stories about women who lost their babies at 9 week, at 20 weeks, at 33 weeks but the odds are low.

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For some unlucky lady’s we don’t get the chance to have a ‘normal’ pregnancy the first time. I have personally had 2 miscarriages in 2017 and doctors have warned me that the baby I am pregnant with now may not make it past 9 weeks. It is such a scary place to be and to be able to read the stories on here really help you realise you are not alone and you have people and support. There are plenty of groups for ladies having a ‘Normal’ pregnancy. Please don’t make the ladies struggling feel bad about expressing themselves when we have groups to allow us to do so. Block these groups off your news feed!

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I feel this way. I personally deleted it three times already to keep my mind off the negative post. And I keep re downloading it to look for tips or idk. I love that this is a space where everyone can share their knowledge, concerns, experiences, but this is my first pregnancy & some of these posts do make me nervous ☹️

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I didn't know about this app during my first pregnancy which resulted in a D&E; at 11 weeks. I am not sure how I would have felt being on here and seeing all of the positive test and birth announcements (I'm pretty sure I would have avoided the stories or forums that would upset me), but I have used my experience to encourage other women. I opened up to a lot of people in my life about my loss, and had more support than I could have ever imagined. Some women don't have that support or aren't comfortable with telling people around them about their loss, so this is a place they can come to. Since there are so many different forums on this app, I feel  women can find the stories and support they need.

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I understand what you’re saying and yes. I do believe so. Itshard to come on here and brag about having a perfect pregnancy. And people come here when they’re scared/ unsure of what’s going on... truth is, tons of women have healthy pregnancies. But none of them are gonna come here and brag... I personally stay off this app for my own sanity because all these hard stories scare me more than make me feel reassured

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Get out of those groups then.

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Girl. Same!!! I was starting to freak myself out so I have to make myself take breaks from this app.

Do you guys think that we read so much about miscarriages and failed pregnancies on these apps and forums because those going through it are more prone to post ? Like if everything is going great was is their to post about...

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