Description
A comprehensive and compassionate roadmap to healing after miscarriage
Moving Forward (Not Moving On) doesn't sugarcoat the truth. Miscarriage is traumatic, and it's a type of trauma that we rarely discuss. Author and miscarriage doula Arden Cartrette understands the need for support and guidance to move through grief after the emotional turmoil of loss. In this book, she offers validation and practical strategies for surviving, coping, and—eventually—thriving again. You'll learn how to manage triggers, navigate social interactions, and reclaim your wellbeing, bit by bit. With empathy and expertise, the author helps create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your experiences, process your emotions, and find hope for the future.
- Learn about the social and psychological complexities surrounding the experience of miscarriage—and know that you aren't alone
- Process what happened alongside your family or within a supportive community
- Give yourself time to grieve at your own pace and permission to move forward when you're ready
- Gain the knowledge you need to make the best choice about your fertility options after miscarriage
This book offers valuable insights and advice to anyone who has experienced miscarriage, whether firsthand or as a partner or loved one.
Table of Contents
Foreword xi
The Purpose of This Book xv
Introduction xvii
Chapter 1: Before Pregnancy 1
Chapter 2: Understanding Pregnancy Loss 15
Chapter 3: The Many Layers of Grief 51
Chapter 4: Trauma and Pregnancy Loss 73
Chapter 5: Dealing with the Triggers of Loss 85
Chapter 6: Coping with the Grief and Reality of Loss 95
Chapter 7: Your Relationships After Pregnancy Loss 105
Chapter 8: Dealing with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 123
Chapter 9: Postpartum 143
Chapter 10: Moving Forward (Not Moving On) 153
Epilogue 185
Notes 187
Acknowledgments 191
About the Author 193
Index 195
