Pregnancy After Loss Counselling
Holding Hope and Grief Together
Becoming pregnant after a miscarriage or pregnancy loss can bring a complex mix of hope, fear, grief, and uncertainty. While others may expect this pregnancy to feel joyful, many people find themselves carrying the emotional impact of their previous loss into every milestone.
Wanting to honour your previous pregnancy(ies) while also hoping to embrace this pregnancy can feel impossible at times. Our therapists provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you navigate pregnancy after loss with greater confidence and self-love.
FAQ’S
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A therapist can help you with strategies to remain present during the pregnancy, to manage anxiety related to pregnancy loss, and to make space for all the emotions that come up during pregnancy.
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Anxiety in pregnancy after loss is common, as your brain is trying to protect you after a traumatic experience. Unfortunately, it often creates stress and worry where it may not be necessary, making it difficult to go about everyday life. It is important to understand the function of anxiety in order to show yourself some compassion and refocus on the current pregnancy through intentional practices.
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Yes. Feeling disconnected, cautious, or afraid to fully embrace a pregnancy after loss is very common. After going through a miscarriage or pregnancy loss, it can feel difficult to allow yourself to hope or connect with this pregnancy as a way of protecting yourself from potential pain. Therapy can provide a space to explore these feelings, honour your previous loss, and gently work toward feeling more present and connected during this pregnancy.
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Yes. Pregnancy after loss can make it difficult to feel emotionally connected because protecting yourself may feel safer than allowing yourself to hope. Therapy can help you make space for moments of joy, strengthen your connection with one another, and gradually build trust in this pregnancy.
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Unfortunately there is no guarantee, as postpartum anxiety is a common experience among parents. Learning strategies and tools to manage anxiety during pregnancy can better prepare you for what comes after birth and postpartum mental health.
How we can work together
Individual Counselling
Individual sessions provide a safe space to explore experiences related to conceiving, pregnancy, parenthood, and beyond, such as mood changes, anxiety, identity shifts, relationship difficulties, birth trauma, fertility challenges, or loss.
Couples and Family Counselling
Couples and family counselling can help improve communication, manage stress, and address key issues such as anxiety, role transitions, and divergent expectations.
Pregnancy After Loss Counselling Across Ontario
Our registered social workers provide virtual pregnancy after loss counselling for individuals and couples throughout Ontario, including Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Mississauga, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Kingston, Barrie, Burlington, Oakville, Guelph, Windsor and surrounding communities.