How to Talk About Pregnancy Loss

Key points

One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet it’s rarely treated as a loss, leaving many to grieve alone.

Honest talks about miscarriage break silence, make space for grief, show resilience, and strengthen bonds.

Conversations with partners, family, and children should be honest and set clear boundaries.

Avoid minimizing loss. Allow space for grief and seek meaningful support from loved ones or professionals.

Miscarriage is often a quiet kind of grief . It is incredibly common yet rarely discussed. Many women wait to share news about their pregnancy until after the first trimester (or longer), when things feel more certain. But if a loss happens before then, they may find themselves grieving in silence, without the support they truly need.

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