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Coping After A Miscarriage
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Preparing for Variations and Complications
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 7:23 AM |
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Last evening’s class was the
topic of “Variations and Complications” during Pregnancy and Labor. As much as we all hope and pray for an
easy pregnancy and labor, for some of us, there are some bumps in the road.
The Bradley Method® includes
a class on how to handle those “bumps” so that parents are at least aware of
what the variations and complications are, what the possible reasons are for
them, and the options available to them should they encounter these situations.
We also encourage our students to do additional reading on these situations –
it is never good enough to take an instructors word on these, especially for the decisions that
impact their child. It is
important for students to decide how they would probably want to handle these possible
variations and complications while there is time to consider all the options
and make a thoughtful choice that they can fall back on in case a moment of
decision and/or urgency does arise. In addition, we encourage our
couples to discuss their options with their care team. Each provider has a their own set of
policies and protocols based on their experience as practitioners. It is important that your preferences
match with the practice your care team employs so that you are able to work
with them and have their support for your choices. Our goal is to inform the
parents, give them a basis for a conversation, encourage them to either write
down their decisions or make a mental note, then file that information away and
turn the focus back to having a normal, uncomplicated, low-risk pregnancy and
labor. Here is a great resource to
help a couple do some emotional preparation for labor ~ http://www.birthingnaturally.net/encourage/encourage.html There are several questions
and thoughts to consider as you prepare for different aspects of pregnancy and
labor. Again, the goal is to help
you come to some conclusions, and then set forth an action plan if through the
exercises you realize that there are any unresolved issues or aspects of your
pregnancy and labor that you want to discuss with your care team. Once you face the different
possibilities or the fears you might have and make a plan, the idea is to file
away the information and focus on having the pregnancy and birth that you want
for your family. The one topic that is so hard
to talk about and the situation that none of us want to face is pregnancy
loss. There is an outside
possibility that this joyous time of preparation and anticipation sometimes
ends with a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a healthy child due to
unforeseen circumstances or events. It is hard for me to get through this
part of class without getting emotional.
It is one of the fears I have and that I try to turn over in prayer
during our pregnancies. If it is hard
for me as the instructor, I can only imagine it is something hard for our
students to face and talk about, too. I provide this resource list
today with the prayer that you (or anyone close to you) will never have to use
it. On what I hope and pray is a
very outside chance that something unthinkable happens, here are several
organizations and providers that offer counseling, comfort and free services to
support the grieving family. Arizona Perinatal Loss
Bereavement Resource Banner Desert Medical Center 1400 S. Dobson Road, Mesa,
85202 480-512-3595 Provides a network of support
for those experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss. This resource gives parents
a statewide network of support, current bereavement literature on a variety of
topics, educational opportunities and resources in the community, state and
national level. The Compassionate Friends http://www.compassionatefriends.org The Compassionate Friends
assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of
a child at any age and to provide information to help others be
supportive. They offer a
safe place for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings to meet and talk
freely about your child and your grief issues. M.I.S.S. Foundation www.missfoundation.org The M.I.S.S. Foundation
provides immediate and ongoing support to grieving families through community
volunteerism opportunities, public policy and legislative education and
programs to reduce infant and toddler death through research and
education. M.E.N.D. Mother's Enduring
Neonatal Death http://www.mend.org M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring
Neonatal Death) is a Christian, non-profit organization that reaches out to
families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth,
or early infant death. HAND Helping After Neonatal
Death http://www.handonline.org HAND is a resource network of
parents, professionals, and supportive volunteers that offers a variety of
services throughout Northern California and the Central Valley. SHARE Share Pregnancy and
Infant Loss Support, Inc http://www.nationalshare.org The mission of Share
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. is to serve those whose lives are
touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth,
or in the first few months of life. Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org They offer the free gift of
professional portraiture and remembrance photography to parents suffering the
loss of a baby. “The NILMDTS
Foundation is there for parents and families to help aid them in their Healing,
bring Hope to their future, and Honor their child. It is through Remembrance that a family can truly begin to
heal.” They feel that these images
serve as an important step in the family’s healing process by honoring their
child’s legacy. Placenta Encapsulation –
Wendy Diaz, PBi™ PES http://naturallybirthing.webs.com Her encapsulation services
are free for bereaving mothers.
Wendy will also add herbs to the capsules that help dry up the milk
supply. Recommended Reading: Empty Cradle, Broken Heart:
Surviving the Death of Your Baby by Deborah L. Davis, Ph.D. Product Description from
Amazon.com: The heartache of miscarriage,
stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year.
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart offers reassurance to parents who struggle with
anger, guilt, and despair after such tragedy. Deborah Davis encourages grieving
and makes suggestions for coping. This book strives to cover many different
kinds of loss, including information on issues such as the death of one or more
babies from a multiple birth, pregnancy interruption, and the questioning of
aggressive medical intervention. There is also a special chapter for fathers as
well as a chapter on "protective parenting" to help anxious parents
enjoy their precious living children. Doctors, nurses, relatives, friends, and
other support persons can gain special insight. Most importantly, parents
facing the death of a baby will find necessary support in this gentle guide. If
reading this book moves you to cry, try to accept this reaction. Your tears
merge with those of other grieving parents. A purpose of this book is to
let bereaved parents know that they are not alone in their grief. With factual
information and the words and insights of other bereaved parents, you can
establish realistic expectations for your grief. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart is
meant to help you through these difficult experiences by giving you things to
think about, providing suggestions for coping and encouraging you to do what
you need to survive your baby's death. Whether your baby died recently or long
ago, this information can be useful to you. Disclaimer: The
material included on this blog and this site is for informational purposes
only. It is not intended nor
implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should
always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness
of the information for their own situation. This blog and this
site contain information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and
Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views
contained on this blog and this site do not necessarily
reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached
Childbirth®. |
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