Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss
Implications for Counseling
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21638543 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amber L Randolph (0000-0003-2833-1701, University of the Cumberlands, corresponding author), Renae Swanson (0000-0003-1229-9823, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh), Allyson Smith (Judson University), Katherine Ojeda (Judson University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 420-429 |
| Publication date | 2021-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Family Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1066-4807 • E-ISSN: 1552-3950 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1066480721989689 |
| OpenAlex | W3126764716 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
The purpose of this research was to explore women’s experiences of pregnancy loss. The following five themes were identified: (a) grief and new emotions, (b) social aspects, (c) meaning making, (d) subsequent pregnancies, and (e) what was and would have been helpful. The results indicate that counselors can be instrumental in the healing of women who have experienced pregnancy loss. Specifically, counselors can help clients communicate effectively with their families, partners, and social networks post-loss
Developmental psychology · Grief · Pregnancy · Psychotherapist · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Social Psychology
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Researching sensitive topics
| Highly cited | No |
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