We are thrilled to announce our very own research, which has been published in the prestigious, peer-reviewed research journal Frontiers in Psychology. Our study shows that people suffer, silently and often alone, for years – even decades – after pregnancy loss. The study also suggests that years … [Read more...]
Burnout, Exhaustion and Compassion Fatigue – Webinar and New Research! March 11th
Burnout, exhaustion and compassion fatigue impact you – and your patients and clients. How do we tackle these issues? Join us for our webinar on March 11th to find out! This groundbreaking study covers this critical issue while offering 1 Contact Hour for nurses and 1 CE for therapists and social … [Read more...]
We’re here for you! Our tools to help you comfort those impacted by pregnancy loss.
We’ve always offered resources to help you comfort patients and clients after pregnancy loss. But you may not be aware of how MANY tools that we have for you to use! WEBSITES AND “FIND HELP” DIRECTORIES For anyone in need of support and comfort after abortion, we offer our website … [Read more...]
Finding the Words: the struggle to communicate bad news
FINDING THE WORDS By Kristy Jenkins, MS Even though up to 25% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage, the medical community continues to struggle to find the right words in delivering this delicate news to its patients. Maria Brann, Ph.D, Jennifer Bute, Ph.D., and Susanna Foxworthy Scott have … [Read more...]
Digital Resources during Social Distancing
During this time of uncertainty, Life Perspectives remains committed to providing comfort, hope, and healing to those who have been impacted by reproductive loss. In fact, our digital healing resources miscarriagehurts.com and abortionchangesyou.com become more important than ever during this period … [Read more...]
“This is an excellent course for any nurse.”
March is typically a very busy month at Life Perspectives and 2020 is no exception! Last week alone LP instructors taught nurses, social workers, therapists, seminarians, and deacons at six different trainings in San Diego, New York, and New Orleans. Not to be outdone, this week four more … [Read more...]
One in six women suffer from PTSD symptoms a year after suffering the heartbreak of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy
One in six women suffer from long-term PTSD symptoms following a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, research suggests. Scientists quizzed 650 women who lost their baby about their psychological state following the heartbreaking news. Almost a third of women suffered from post-traumatic stress a … [Read more...]
LP’s Medical Department Continues to Grow
Welcome to 2020 and our newsletter! We appreciate your interest in our work to offer support after reproductive loss including miscarriage and abortion. Today, we’re focusing on our exciting, new Medical Department. LP is proud to have received accreditation through the California Board of … [Read more...]
The Holidays Can Be Very Hard After a Loss
While the holiday season is usually viewed as a joyous and happy occasion to be spent and celebrated with family and friends, it is important to recognize and remember that someone you know may be grieving the loss of a child from miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion. If you - or someone you know - … [Read more...]
A Day to Remember Lost Little Ones – Michaelene Fredenburg
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan dedicated October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Since then, over a dozen states and the House of Representatives have marked Oct. 15 as a special day of remembrance for infants lost prior to birth. This is undoubtedly a good thing, yet there … [Read more...]
Miscarriage: The Unspoken Loss – Alicia Del Prado Ph.D.
Today, I self-disclosed to my mentee that I’ve had a miscarriage. Until now, no one outside of my family knew about my miscarriage. The only physical proof that I miscarried, besides my electronic medical record, is the rose plant my husband and I planted in our baby’s honor... Read the … [Read more...]
Meghan McCain on Why She Opened About Her Miscarriage Despite Being ‘Petrified’
A day after publishing an essay detailing her "horrendous" miscarriage in The New York Times, Meghan McCain opened up further about the tragedy in a powerful social media post. In Friday's piece, titled "Meghan McCain: What I Learned From My Miscarriage," the daughter of late Senator John … [Read more...]
