Reproductive Loss
From the start, my work as a doula has always centered around reproductive loss for one simple reason: there are so few spaces where loss is centered, or even openly acknowledged. Statistics tell us that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss and yet, we continue to act as if it doesn’t even exist, to sweep it under the rug as we shame and stigmatize those who experience it. I believe that loss is a fundamental aspect of the reproductive process that needs to be seen, discussed and most importantly, supported.
If you are experiencing a loss or have experienced a loss in the past you deserve support. Whether that loss occurred early or late in your pregnancy, whether you miscarried or chose to terminate your pregnancy, whether it was your first pregnancy or your tenth. Our culture leaves us lacking in context in which to place the experience of loss. Our loved ones may not know how to support us, or even interact with us during these struggles and yet no one should be left alone to digest and process their loss in isolation.
Support for a reproductive loss can look like:
Emotional support and assistance with processing, from someone who has experienced loss firsthand and is familiar with many of the processes and protocols you may be going through
Informational support and advocacy regarding your options for medical care as well as logistical support and planning.*
In-person support attending medical appointments when permitted by caregiver(s).
Meal prep and planning, light housework and assistance with older children and/or pets during a loss or recovery from a loss.
Ritual creation and facilitation around releasing the loss, grief and mourning, honoring the loss and even choosing to conceive again after loss.
Understanding loss from a traditional, earth-based lens.
Support during a pregnancy after loss, from preconception through postpartum.
Please reach out to learn more about pricing and ways to work together. It is very important to me to keep this work accessible. In the case of loss, I always offer a free one-hour consultation with no obligation to continue working together and I often have space available for clients who need to pay a reduced fee.
*I am NOT a medical professional and I cannot advise you on any medical matters, nor does my support replace care from a qualified medical professional. If you think you may be experiencing a miscarriage or or other complications please contact a medical professional immediately.