Most conversations about perinatal grief focus on the loss of a pregnancy or a baby. There is another kind of grief running through the transition to parenthood, and parents rarely hear that it is normal.

In this episode, Rebecca walks through the ambiguous grief that shows up at every stage of becoming a parent, from conception and pregnancy through birth and the postpartum period.

Think of a client who has told you she is happy with her baby and still feels heavy or sad, and consider whether naming it as grief might open the conversation.

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Links & resources mentioned

* Training with Maya Bailey on supporting clients through identity shifts in matrescence: https://learn.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/2610baileyregistration

* Navigating Perinatal Grief & Loss: https://learn.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/grief-course

* Insights Into Navigating Perinatal Grief and Loss: https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/product-details/product/6796079069a6dc936e5ae00c

* PMHI website: https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/

Disclaimer: Perinatal in Practice is intended for professional education purposes only. It does not constitute clinical advice or supervision, and does not replace your own professional judgment or your organisation's protocols.

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