EP 197: Early Pregnancy Loss: What New Research Says About Grief and Mental Health

What is the mental health impact of early pregnancy loss and miscarriage—and how long can that impact last? New research examining pregnancy loss before 24 weeks brings together evidence from 18 systematic reviews, 379 studies, and nearly 192,000 people.In this solo episode of Finding Hope After Loss, I break down what the research found about grief after miscarriage, miscarriage grief, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and molar pregnancy. We also talk about invisible loss, disenfranchised grief, why early pregnancy loss is so often minimized, and how pregnancy loss can change the way someone views themselves and future pregnancies.Whether you're coping with pregnancy loss, navigating pregnancy after loss, supporting someone after an early miscarriage, or trying to understand your own grief, this episode offers research-backed insight, validation, and a conversation about finding hope while still honoring your loss.