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Experiencing Pregnancy After Loss

We understand that this pregnancy may feel very different. Hope and fear often sit side by side.

We are here to support you throughout.

For many people who have experienced pregnancy loss, finding out they are pregnant again can bring with it a roller coaster of emotions including a mixture of hope and fear. You may feel cautiously optimistic or overwhelmingly worried, almost waiting for things to go wrong. And you may find that you move back and forth – sometimes positive, sometimes very anxious, and sometimes determinedly putting the pregnancy out of your mind.

See information below about pregnancy after loss and support services available to you.

We have a Pregnancy After Loss support group; for more information see ‘support available for pregnancy after loss’ Please talk to your midwife or doctor at any of your antenatal visits about how you are feeling. You can also contact the bereavement midwives by phone on (01) 6373225 or email to bereavement@nmh.ie if you need any further advice or support

Pregnancy After Loss Support Group

We know that being pregnant after previous loss can be really challenging and it can be difficult to talk to others about how you’re feeling and how you’re experiencing this pregnancy.

In recognition of this, the bereavement service and perinatal mental health team would like to invite you to our support group: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss (PAL).

The PAL group explores what to expect when your pregnant after loss (both emotionally and psychologically) and strategies to manage these experiences.  

The group is run in the evenings, across four weekly sessions, and is online. Places are limited so booking is essential.

To find out more, please contact us by email at pals@nmh.ie and register for our next support group.

We look forward to meeting you and supporting you as you navigate what can be both a joyful and fraught journey.

Pregnancy After Loss Affirmation Cards

Pregnancy after loss can bring a mixture of anxiety, hope and many mixed emotions. We have introduced affirmation cards to acknowledge those feelings while offering gentle reassurance and support. Each card contains a simple affirmation, designed to provide comfort and a reminder that every emotion is valid. We hope these cards help women feel supported understood and less alone as they navigate pregnancy after loss.

If you are attending the NMH during this pregnancy, and would like a pack, please email bereavement@nmh.ie.

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