This is incredibly important and very dear to my heart - While almost 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, the shame and stigma endured by the women who suffer from early pregnancy loss, and their partners who are just as much part of the process, often goes unnoticed. A new, groundbreaking research study from Imperial College in London and KU Leuven in Belgium has now found that nearly 1 in 6 of these amazing women suffer from PTSD. I hope the research continues to grow, and I hope the research starts to include partners.
For all the amazing women and partners out there - I cannot stress the importance of getting support from a friend, loved one, or perinatal therapist (like me!). Shame breeds on secrecy - you are not alone.
Direct links of the research story - BBC & Today Show