When a Friend Suffers the Loss of a Pregnancy

Have you ever had a friend or family member suffer a miscarriage? Were you unsure of what to say? Knowing what to say is as important as knowing what to avoid saying.It sometimes seems like the grief of a pregnancy takes longer than other forms of grief. Wouldn’t you like to know the best way to support someone suffering through this type of tragedy?If you want to know how to be there for someone who is suffering the loss of a pregnancy, then listen to this episode of Forever in their Hearts, where host Erik Reynolds talks with Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services about this delicate topic.Support from loved ones is vital after a miscarriage. This interview is a chance for you to learn how to support your loved one in the event that they suffer the loss of a pregnancy.What You Can Do for a Grieving FriendValerie begins the episode explaining what you can do for a friend who is suffering after experiencing the loss of a pregnancy.Next Valerie explains the importance of being patient with someone who is grieving the life of a child they never had the opportunity to meet.If you know how to be there for someone who is suffering after a miscarriage, then it could help them as they progress through the grieving process.Is There Anything I Should Say or Avoid Saying?Then Valerie shares advice for talking to someone who is suffering from a miscarriage. She also takes time to answer questions such as:- Should I mention the miscarriage at all?- What should I say if they have other children?- What is the one thing I should absolutely not say? Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I know how to support someone suffering the loss of a pregnancy? Am I aware of things to avoid saying that might worsen the situation? If you answered “no” to either or both questions, then take 15 minutes to listen to this podcast.Grieving a Miscarriage and Celebrating New BeginningsNext Valerie defines the specific type of grief that affects someone who has had a miscarriage, and explains why it’s not exclusive to the female parent.Valerie then reviews some of the misconceptions about how long a couple is expected to grieve after experiencing the loss of a pregnancy.It is perfectly natural for couples who have suffered a loss to try for another child. Do you know what to say to a friend or family member in this situation? Do you know what to avoid saying?The episode concludes with Valerie offering some final advice about the best ways to talk to a loved one who is suffering after the loss of a pregnancy.Do You Need More Advice?Could you use more advice on this delicate topic? Do you want to be a better friend to someone who is suffering after a miscarriage? After you listen to the episode, please share your questions and thoughts below where we can talk through them with you.Martin Brothers Funeral Services has more than 100 years of experience in providing thoughtful, dedicated services to families dealing with loss. If you are ready to take care of funeral pre-arrangements, have additional questions about their services, or are dealing with a loss, please contact them at their Vancouver office.Martin Brothers Funeral ServicesVancouver: Funeral Services Centre3398 Dunbar StreetVancouver, BC Canada V6S 2C1Telephone Number: 778.330.7799Toll Free Number: 1.800.382.2901Fax Number: 778.330.7633Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBrothersFuneralChapelsBcLtdTwitter: https://twitter.com/martinbrothers1