Grief is a Complex Emotion

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Written By Lora Shahine, MD

The healing process following a miscarriage isn't linear and looks different for every woman. Grief is a complex emotion with various expressions and can be more challenging to reconcile with for some. Within the grieving process, many sentiments can arise, from guilt, fear, shame, confusion and disappointment to anger and inadequacy. Self-care makes this process easier to manage, and gives you healthier ways to process the complex and deep feelings that linger afterward. Read more of my thoughts on this important topic from this piece on Giddy.


Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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