Episode 5: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss with Psychotherapist Julia Bueno
In this episode we talked about:
Personal experience of miscarriage
A new direction in life after miscarriage
Shifts in bereavement care
Secrecy, shame and isolation after miscarriage
The 12-week
Words matter-
Grieving after a miscarriage
When should you seek counseling after a loss?
Support groups and online support
How to find a therapist
ARC Antenatal Results and Choices - https://www.arc-uk.org/
The need for more pregnancy loss services
Cultural stigma of miscarriage
Self-blame and loss
Trauma and the body
Spiritual beliefs and miscarriage
The lack of research into experiences of miscarriage from non-Caucasian experiences
High-profile influence of normalising miscarriage
The poem ‘Ghost’ by Julia Copus, which inspired the title of the book
What loved ones can do/ say to support someone in pain
Resources
Monthly support group in London
You can find out more about Julia by visiting www.juliabueno.co.uk
Buy her book, ‘Brink of Being’
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