Reproductive Mental Health After Miscarriage

Miscarriage is often one of the most difficult experiences in a person’s life. This is true for many reasons, but one is that it’s hardly talked about because of societal stigmas. But talking about your miscarriage through a robust reproductive mental health support team is one of the best ways to heal.   

Mind and Body Medicine, LLC, offers talk therapy as well as myriad other options to help strengthen your mental health during this challenging time and to remind you that you are never alone. Tamara McDonald, DNP, will help you navigate the choppy waters of this experience so you can start to feel like yourself again. 

Personalized care tailored to your experience 

One of the hardest things to recognize when dealing with a miscarriage (or a loved one who’s going through it) is that every individual experience is different. As such, what works for one person may not work for another. If you have been offered well-meaning advice that doesn’t sound right to you, the feeling is absolutely normal. 

As such, we work hard to ensure that each patient receives the support they need in the most effective way for them. Our mental health programs are tailored to the individual, not asking that you work through your experience in a way that doesn’t suit you. 

Treatment that strengthens your relationships 

Sometimes, going through a miscarriage can make you feel closer to your partner, while others may feel farther away from them than ever. You may feel angry, guilty, ashamed, or other painful emotions, and these can take a toll on your relationship. This kind of experience is normal, but it can be difficult to navigate.

We can help you work through these emotions and learn ways to communicate more effectively with your partner. We can also help you manage other personal relationships with friends and family members that may be causing you stress at this difficult time. 

Learning coping and resiliency skills

Losing a baby before they’re born is a feeling no one should have to experience, but many do. When it happens, it can feel like losing a family member. It can also be difficult to talk with loved ones about because of the pain, or perhaps they don’t understand. Still, this doesn’t mean you should have to go through it alone. 

Our treatment program focuses on both support and empowerment, helping our patients learn to cope with all their emotions, even the ones that feel overwhelming. When you can learn to manage these, you’ll begin to see a way ahead and have a better way of dealing with whatever comes along next in your life. 

Emphasizing self-care and compassion 

Self-care isn’t just about bubble baths. In fact, it’s much more focused on providing the care, kindness, and support you need to continue doing everything you do in your life. And once you learn how to give yourself these things, you’ll find you have much more strength to take on anything you desire. 

Patients who have experienced a miscarriage often find themselves in a dark place where caring for themselves seems unnecessary, even pointless. Learning to prioritize your needs at this time will help you begin to feel in control of your life again and even worthy of all the happiness you deserve. 

Your mental health after a miscarriage 

You can start to feel like yourself again, finding the beauty in living your life and, if you choose, even seeking to conceive in the future. It is possible to find happiness after a miscarriage, and with mental health support and integrative therapy, you can. 

To learn more about the support we offer at our Boise, ID, office, please call us today or visit us online to schedule an appointment.