Miscarriage and Loss Support

Miscarriage and Loss Support

The loss of a pregnancy can be a vulnerable and emotionally challenging experience. It is unique for each person, and not uncommon for folx to feel alone in their experience. As a parent, a Midwife, and a health care provider who has both been through my own journey with reproductive loss, and works with those who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, postpartum, and have experienced both chosen and unchosen loss…..this topic is close to my heart.

I recognize that those who have suffered such a loss often experience disenfranchised grief, and have had little to no support/follow up from health care providers. Midwifery Care can be supportive during the physical and emotional process of pregnancy loss, as well as provide support with decision making, processing emotions and the transition of loss. 

I offer personalized, compassionate and non-judgemental care, honoring the transition over time of emotions and physical challenges that can come with miscarriage, pregnancy loss or termination. Herbal medicine, supplements, counseling, rituals, and nutritional support are just some examples of the ways that Midwifery Care can be supportive before, during and after loss. 

I recognize that queer and trans folks have additional barriers when it comes to feeling supported through loss. It is exhausting to navigate the very gendered world of miscarriage and termination. I offer gender affirming support through this transition. Please see LGBTQIA+ specific working resource list in the community care section.

We honor all experiences of reproductive loss. Families and people who are impacted by early miscarriage, fetal demise, pregnancy termination/abortion, infertility/challenges with conception, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancies, infant loss, pregnancy termination for medical reasons (the list goes on) deserve support and spaces where they can find healing.

What does this kind of care look like?

I recommend 4-6 weeks of post-pregnancy care, just like I would offer to anyone in midwifery care. Your support with loss is on an as-needed and desired basis, based on your unique experience. 

  • Scheduled appointments, on-call support either by phone or in person, as needed

  • Space to process your emotional and physical experience

  • Monitoring if the process has come to a natural completion, or interventions if necessary to support the process

  • Assessment of symptoms, concerns, complications and personalized suggestions for healing and care

  • Full spectrum counseling about your clinical options

  • Holistic recommendations that support your whole self, mind, body and spirit, including but not limited to: holding space for ritual, ceremony, herbs and nutrition

  • Referrals, resources, and connection

  • Counseling for fertility, sexuality, and pre-conception if desired

Herbal medicine, supplements, counseling, rituals, and nutritional support are just some examples of the ways that Midwifery Care can be supportive before, during and after loss.

Exchange

I am open to alternative exchanges, and offer sliding scale options. Please reach out if these costs are a barrier to your care, make me an offer!

  • Miscarriage consult: $150 + lab fees. Includes 1.5 hr consult + 3 months of phone and email support

  • 1 hour follow up consults: $100

  • In person support for miscarriage or pregnancy loss: $200 for 3 hours +$50/hr for each additional hour

Thank you to Threshold Midwives for the framework for Miscarriage and Loss support