The post-miscarriage -How to Handle the Situation
The remedies to deal with the psychological and social impacts of the issue.
For a woman, having a miscarriage can bring about a range of different kinds of emotions. These emotions can range from feelings of pain, severe loss, being a failure, sadness, guilt, shame etc. In some cases, a woman will have the support and comfort of her loved ones as she navigates through the grief process but there are many moments where she will find herself alone or wanting to be alone and processing that pain and loss in her own space and time. Every woman will require some form of support and self-care tips after a miscarriage.
Whatever your situation is, whether you just had a miscarriage, or it happened some time back and the feeling of loss and pain has just resurfaced, it is essential to take care of yourself and not ignore or suppress the emotions you are feeling. Listen to your feelings, talk to yourself and take time out for yourself to focus on what you need to do for yourself. Here are 4 self-care tips after a miscarriage.
Talk to A Therapist
Sometimes we don’t have anyone that we can talk to or open up to. Sometimes we fear being judged if we express ourselves, our emotions or true feelings. Similarly, it isn’t really okay to burden your loved ones by pouring out all your grief and sorrow onto them. Those who love us also feel impacted by our pain and suffering. In such moments, it is best to talk to a professional therapist instead. A miscarriage can be a painful emotional process for many women and some of us need to talk to someone to understand our grief, our loss and to let it go.
Talking to a professional is always better because they can guide you through the process. For instance, sometimes a friend or loved one might say something which hurts you or causes you further pain. Even if another woman has had a miscarriage herself, her journey could be different from yours and her words might not be able to comfort you. Talking to a therapist is always better because they are trained to help you through your grieving process. If you can’t afford a therapist or feel uncomfortable talking to a stranger, then see if talking to a friend helps. Whatever works for you.
Develop a Self-Care Regimen
As you deal with grief and loss of a miscarriage, you should develop a plan for self-care. While you have to speak to your gynecologist about your physical health, you could do a combination of things for your mental health. This could be a daily meditation, a monthly spa day where you treat yourself to aromatherapy, go for a walk, go out with friends for a cup of tea if you need that, say kind words to yourself. You could also get a head, shoulder and foot massage done.
Your self-care regimen can be customized according to your needs. Make a list of everything that you like to do, things that you enjoy and try to incorporate those in your daily routine. It could range from anything like taking naps during the day, watching a film, baking something, sitting in a silent room with dimly lit scented candles and listening to soft gentle music. If writing helps, you can write your thoughts in a journal.
Eat Well & Get Plenty of Rest
Eat a balanced diet which is full of fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, salads, eggs, milk, yogurt, soup and broth. Add ingredients like turmeric, cinnamon and cloves to your diet. A healthy diet fixes the body and mind. Ensure you are drinking plenty of water and fresh vegetable juices. You could make a nourishing juice for yourself which has beetroot, carrot, apple, spinach, lemon and cucumber in it.
As you take a good diet after your miscarriage, another important self-care tip is rest. Your body and mind go through trauma as you experience a miscarriage. If you are working, it is important to take a break, take time out for yourself and just rest. It is important to disconnect for a while from all your duties and responsibilities and just listen to yourself. Focus on your own needs. Take naps if you feel like it during the day. Take a break from all the housework or office work and other chores, responsibilities and duties that you are burdened with. Remember, resting is an essential element of getting well, feeling well. Take a break and focus on your needs.
Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is one of the best healers for our body and mind. Getting enough sleep after your miscarriage will help your body get the rest it needs. A miscarriage can be a draining ordeal on your body and mind. Proper sleep regulates your emotions and helps in your healing journey. Getting enough sleep helps us reduce all that stress, feeling of tiredness and pent-up emotions. Sleep can be like an elixir for women after a miscarriage.
There are many ways in which you can make your sleep more comfortable and regular as well if you are having sleepless nights or facing difficulty while sleeping. Many times, we keep waking up during the night or have intrusive thoughts which impact our mental health. One of the best ways to regulate your sleep cycle and ensure you get proper sleep is by not eating or drinking anything 3 hours before going to bed at night. Similarly, do not check your phone, laptop and stay away from other electronic devices one hour before going to bed. Make sure you have a comfortable pillow and reduce light in your room. All of these tips will help induce more deep, proper and peaceful sleep.
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