{"id":26563,"date":"2026-04-14T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/doinglifetogether\/?p=26563"},"modified":"2026-04-04T12:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:29:09","slug":"10-ways-to-handle-the-hurt-of-miscarriage-and-pregnancy-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/doinglifetogether\/2026\/04\/10-ways-to-handle-the-hurt-of-miscarriage-and-pregnancy-loss.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Handle the Hurt of Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For seven years my husband and I experienced infertility. Like many couples, we fell into the \u201cunexplained\u201d category, which affects a small but real percentage of those trying to conceive. Two and a half years into the process of trying to conceive, I finally became pregnant but then miscarried. This brought me to a crisis of faith.<\/p>\n

What did I really believe about God and His goodness? \u00a0Clich\u00e9s and platitudes no longer worked. \u00a0It took intention to put into action the words of the Gospel and engage in healthy coping.<\/p>\n

Research in psychology and reproductive health confirms that miscarriage is not just a medical event. It is a significant emotional loss. Studies show many women experience symptoms of grief, anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress. This means the pain you feel is not an overreaction; it is a normal human response to loss.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 ways to navigate that grief:<\/p>\n