The topic of abortion and abortion care remains complicated for many people. Even those of us who support abortion always have space for learning more and challenging our boundaries. Great care has gone into curating these resources to demonstrate a wide spectrum of options and support for people having abortions, and those that love and support them.
Miscarriage is one of the most common reproductive experiences we have, with as many as 1 in 2 - 1 in 4 pregnancies ending in miscarriage. Despite its commonality, it is not the most widely spoken about in social circles and support people may find themselves in need of additional resources to help them understand the nuances of the miscarriage experience.
Being pregnant again after loss(es) is a complicated experience with a mix of emotions. It can feel lonely, anxious, and difficult, as well as joyful and triggering at different point. Here are a few resources to understand the experience better or feel solidarity if you’re going through this yourself.
Infertility can be a lonely and challenging place without much space for discussion with those around you. It is often a space of mystery and challenged hope, with no visible pregnancies, or losses, to give people a space to talk about their relationship with their fertility and their body. Hopefully these resources can help part the curtain on what goes on in the mind of those who are “infertile”.
Supporting friends, family members, and clients through Molar Pregnancies can be very challenging. The majority will require clinical intervention and extended followup, and may have implications in people’s bodies and for their future fertility. People need holistic support no matter what kind of pregnancy loss they’re experiencing, even and especially if treatment ends up being very medicalized. Offering resources, knowledge, and fearless support can make the difference in how someone experiences this challenging time of their life.
Supporting friends, family members, and clients through Ectopic Pregnancies can be very challenging. In some cases, they’re detected early and people are given a choice as to how they want to manage it. However, the majority of ectopic pregnancies are discovered while they’re rupturing and posing a threat to the person’s life who was carrying the pregnancy. Decisions usually have to be made quickly. Whether you’re reading this while stepping up to support someone right now, or doing your best to prepare in advance, here are some resources I go to frequently:
While each variation of Pregnancy Loss has its own needs (and own Resources blog post!), there are overarching themes and intersections which can lend to a great understanding of full spectrum care. The resources below should help enrich your education and overall understanding of pregnancy loss.
