Mental Health, Family, and Work-Life Consequences of Pregnancy Loss
A Qualitative Study of Black Canadian Women
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6192183 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Priscilla N Boakye (0000-0001-8843-6666, Toronto Metropolitan University, corresponding author), Nadia Prendergast (0000-0001-8485-0667, Toronto Metropolitan University), Diana Mugambi (0009-0000-9898-0534, Toronto Metropolitan University), Ola Abanta Thomas Obewu (0009-0009-6773-6374, Toronto Metropolitan University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 173-189 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Illness Crisis & Loss (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1054-1373 • E-ISSN: 1552-6968 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10541373241310454 |
| OpenAlex | W4406182699 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 29 |
Pregnancy loss is a traumatic event that has far-reaching consequences for affected women and their families. While most studies have focused on the immediate stressors Black women face after a pregnancy loss, little is known about the consequences beyond this period. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Black Canadian women beyond the immediate period of pregnancy loss. Using an exploratory qualitative design, we purposely recruited and interviewed 32 Black Canadian women with lived experience of pregnancy loss. Guided by thematic analysis approach, we identified three themes: (a) experiencing mental health breakdown, (b) struggling to maintain emotional connection with family, and (c) dealing with the stress of returning to work. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the long-term impact of pregnancy loss on Black Canadian women's mental health, family, and work-life. Providing ongoing follow-up care is crucial to identifying and addressing the risk of depression and suicide that Black Canadian women experience after a pregnancy loss
Mental health · Pregnancy · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Sociology · Employment and Welfare Studies · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges
Pregnancy loss
Thematic Analysis
Miscarriage Effects on Couples’ Interpersonal and Sexual Relationships During the First Year After Loss
A Qualitative Exploration of Stressors
Grief, traumatic stress, and posttraumatic growth in women who have experienced pregnancy loss
Initial Impact of Perinatal Loss on Mothers and Their Partners
Postnatal Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Risk Following Miscarriage
Underneath the Mask of the Strong Black Woman Schema
Women’s Lived Experience of Embodied Disenfranchised Grief
Relationship Outcomes Following Involuntary Pregnancy Loss
Life Stressors and Mental Well-Being
I was told I either came back or I lost my job
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |