Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss: Implications for Counseling. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Randolph, Amber L.; Swanson, Renae; Smith, Allyson; Ojeda, Katherine
• Is Part Of: Family journal. Volume 29:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 420
• Page End: 429
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: pregnancy loss -- miscarriage -- grief -- counseling; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Family counseling -- Periodicals; Marriage counseling -- Periodicals; 616.8915605
• DOI: 10.1177/1066480721989689
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1066-4807

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to explore women's experiences of pregnancy loss. The following five themes were identified: (a) grief and new emotions, (b) social aspects, (c) meaning making, (d) subsequent pregnancies, and (e) what was and would have been helpful. The results indicate that counselors can be instrumental in the healing of women who have experienced pregnancy loss. Specifically, counselors can help clients communicate effectively with their families, partners, and social networks post-loss.