PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Stirtzinger, R.
AU  - Robinson, G. E.
TI  - The psychologic effects of spontaneous abortion
DP  - 1989 Apr 01
TA  - Canadian Medical Association Journal
PG  - 799--801
VI  - 140
IP  - 7
4099  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/140/7/799.short
4100  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/140/7/799.full
SO  - CMAJ1989 Apr 01; 140
AB  - Although 14% to 18% of pregnancies end in spontaneous abortion, miscarriage is often not recognized as a significant occurrence. Women may experience grief reactions similar to those after the loss of a neonate. If the woman is not given an opportunity to deal with her grief, there may be continuing feelings of sadness, inadequacy and fearfulness as well as impairment in the relationships with her spouse and children. Methods of helping the couple during this time include acknowledging the significance of the loss, providing information, permitting the couple to see the fetus, if desired, and suggesting a memorial service. Some women may require individual or group therapy to deal with their feelings.