Thinking about pregnancy after loss can be terrifying, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming. It’s important not to rush the decision to try to become pregnant after loss. If you think you may be ready, the next step is talking to your partner. It’s important to remember that you are both grieving, and that you must both be ready. Pregnancy after loss is stressful and full of anxiety for many people. You and your partner must be patient and understanding with each other.
Pregnancy Thermometer
If you’re wondering how to bring up the topic of pregnancy after loss, consider the Pregnancy Thermometer. Circle where you are on the Pregnancy Thermometer, then have your partner do the same.
Journal Prompts
Consider journaling about pregnancy after loss. You might use on of the following journal prompts:
- When I think about becoming pregnant again, I feel…
- The first five words that come to mind when I think about pregnancy are…
- Pregnancy means to me…
- When thinking about pregnancy, I recognize my healing journey has been…
Emotion Wheel and Pregnancy
Consider using the emotion wheel when you think or talk about pregnancy after loss. Find where you are on the emotion wheel when thinking about pregnancy and ask your partner to do the same.
