Perinatal Loss Therapy of Bergen County
We specialize in working with people who have experienced the following:
infertility
chemical pregnancy
miscarriage
termination of pregnancy
stillbirth
neonatal death
difficult or traumatic birthing process.
Grief and bereavement reactions to these experiences can be very difficult and overwhelming…
Please know you’re not alone… we are here for you.
Perinatal & Postpartum Grief can lead to emotional distress and physical symptoms, including but not limited to:
Poor Sleep - either sleeping too much or too little
Crying Spells
Stomach Issues
Fatigue & Excessive Tiredness
Lack of Motivation
Possible feelings of guilt or shame
It can also lead to:
Social Isolation
Irritability
Lack of pleasure in activities
Difficulty in your relationship
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Complicated Grief
Feelings of Self-Doubt and lack of Self-Worth
Perinatal loss can affect relationships and the whole family. While you will never forget the loss, there are steps you can take when ready to help you begin to cope and heal.
Positive steps you can take:
Reach out for support
Consider joining a support group - Postpartum Support International is an extremely valuable resource and provides peer mentorship, a 24/7 non-emergency hotline, and many, many support groups that can help you to gain support and see that you are not alone.
Meet with a perinatal mental health and grief therapist or counselor.
Participate in your own physical self-care.
Honor your unborn child in whatever way may foster some solace.