Need Help

[Meaux]

Does anyone know of any miscarriage support online? I just lost my first baby at 11 weeks and am having a very difficult time. I am not sure if this is an appropriate place for this. If it is, let 'em rip. Thanks in advance.

[OakLeaf]

((((((((Meaux))))))))

I don't have any personal experience with this, but I'm sending my deepest sympathies and virtual hugs. Take good care.

[tulip]

My sympathies.

Try these folks in Houston: http://www.hand.net/index.php

[spokewench]

So sorry, my condolences, this is a very hard thing. I would try to google something in your area.

I'm hoping someone here will be able to steer you toward some help

[Duck on Wheels]

I don't know a specific name or URL, but I do know that there are several such groups, on-line and face-to-face. I know of them only indirectly as a colleague of mine, Lynda Layne, did research on them. If you don't find a group via Google, you could try looking up some of Lynda's work via a library or Google Scholar. Also, your GP or OB/GYN might know of a counseling group, and might be able to offer some help in terms of medical advice. Finding out what caused the loss of this pregnancy might help you have a better outcome next time, and your doctor or midwife might also offer you closer follow-up if you try again, even just to deal with fear of another loss. Grief is a tough thing to go through alone. I wish you the very best!

[Tuckervill]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. You might want to check with your OB's office, or the hospital social workers. They should have resources for you.

It may not matter to you, but some groups' worldview around this event can be, um, unhelpful, I guess is the word. If it were me, I would try to find support without a religious emphasis.

Karen