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Grief after Loss of a Child

Losing a child, at any age or stage of pregnancy, is one of the most profound losses a person can experience. Specialist grief support helps.

What is Grief after Loss of a Child?

The loss of a child, through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or later in life, is a devastating experience that does not follow the same trajectory as other losses. It can affect the relationship between parents, subsequent pregnancies and the identity of the whole family.

Do you recognise this?

✓Profound, prolonged grief
✓Guilt and self-blame
✓Relationship strain between parents
✓Difficulty with subsequent pregnancies
✓Difficulty talking about the child
✓Anniversary reactions
✓Depression or PTSD symptoms

Effective treatments

These approaches are commonly recommended for Grief after Loss of a Child.

EMDRCBTNarrative ExposureCouples Therapy

Frequently asked questions

Is there a 'right' way to grieve a child?

No. Grief is entirely individual. Some parents want to talk about the child; others cannot. Therapy follows your lead.

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