Feelings of Isolation

Even if you have the most loving partner in the world, the fact remains that the physical part of the miscarriage happened to you, and it is probable that you will experience feelings of isolation. Many women think that they are somehow to blame because they have had a miscarriage, but a pregnancy is so complex that any number of things can go wrong and cause it to end. Guilt is the first feeling that should be put aside, and consciously shunting this negative emotion away is a good way to help overcome your feelings of isolation.

It really doesn’t matter how far along the pregnancy was when the miscarriage occurred, you and your partner are still going to be upset, and the woman, especially, will have to go through the stages of grief before feeling more balanced again. A miscarriage has different effects on different couples, and can strengthen a relationship or cause strain.

Not only do men conceal their emotions more than do women, but the man has not had the physical experience, either. Many times, the man is hurting as much as the woman, but is unable to communicate this. The best thing to do is to keep talking and offering as much comfort to one another as possible. Thinking of the other person can lead to a greater attachment and a stronger relationship.

You will probably be very bothered at times by family members and friends after you have had a miscarriage. It is sometimes astounding what absolutely inane and insensitive words can tumble out of someone’s mouth.