Support for Healing After Miscarriage

Miscarriage is a difficult problem to navigate. It doesn’t matter how far along you are when it happens; the heartbreak is the same. There are feelings that you will experience as well as physical reactions. You will need time to heal after a miscarriage physically and emotionally. The key is to remember that even though we don’t understand all that happens, we can trust that God will help us find peace, hope, and healing after miscarriage.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4, ESV

Healing after miscarriage

Physical healing

The first area of healing will begin within the body as it returns to normal after the fetus has passed through. Your body will work at resuming a normal monthly cycle as it heals. You may experience cramps for a few days afterward as well as tender breasts.

Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics for you to take after miscarriage so be sure to complete the cycle of that medication. Most of the time you can resume normal activities when you feel as though you can handle them, but there may be times when you must allow the doctor to make that call.

You may have some symptoms after miscarriage that affect other areas of your body. Tiredness and loss of appetite are often part of the healing process. These go along with grieving. Crying may also be something that you will experience as you grieve the child that you lost. Grief after miscarriage is real and it can affect you physically. Be sure to pay attention to signals that your body is grieving.

As you heal physically, you may find that your relationships are strained because you feel broken and full of pain. This can be normal, but there should always be a willingness to talk about it and possibly seek help from a Christian counselor who has experience therapy after a miscarriage.

Emotional healing

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”  – Lamentations 3:22-24, ESV

The emotional side of a miscarriage is surrounded by the stages of grief. You may experience feelings of anger, shock, guilt, and disbelief. The heartache of losing a child can wreak havoc. There are so many different emotions that can affect you physically and mentally. Grief plays a big part in the healing process. It must be acknowledged and navigated.

Anxiety and depression frequently happen because of grief. Taking steps to recognize these symptoms and pursuing a healthy way of navigating them is important. Sometimes it is best to make an appointment with a Christian counselor to help with the anxiety and depression. A Christian counselor can provide faith-based therapy to help overcome emotional healing after a miscarriage.

It is also important to remember that each of you will process the loss differently. Men and women approach grief differently. While each of you will process the pain differently it is a good idea to find time to process it as a family if there are other children involved. Remember to be mindful of each other’s process and take the time and space needed to heal emotionally.

Nobody was at fault and making sure that everyone works from that thought process will help the family heal. Acknowledging the loss and having a remembrance ceremony could be a step that will promote emotional healing for the family.

If you feel that you need assistance in healing after miscarriage, don’t hesitate to contact a Christian counselor at Thousand Oaks Christian Counseling in California.