Miscarriage and Stillbirth - What is the difference?
Miscarriage is the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Stillbirth is the loss of a baby after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
For parents who have lost a baby to either miscarriage or stillbirth the experience is often traumatic and can take some time to recover from.
If you have suffered from miscarriage or stillbirth there are various organisations which can offer support or your doctor can refer you for counselling if he feels it is necessary. In many cases time helps dull the pain, but most parents who have lost their baby to miscarriage or stillbirth carry the memory of their lost baby forever.
Talking to family, friends and using support groups can help immensely and many parents also find online communities and forums a good way to chat to other parents who have suffered miscarriage or stillbirth.
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Further Information on Miscarriage and Stillbirth
The Miscarriage Association, ph 01924 200 799, offers support and advice to women, their partners and families who have experienced miscarriage. They have articles covering how you might feel after a miscarriage, special circumstances, trying again and as well as personal reflections by mothers who have experienced miscarriages.
SANDS is an organisation which can offer you support when your baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
CounttheKicks works to raise awareness of the risks surrounding later stages of pregnancy.
