Perinatal Grief Scale

The three C’s of grief are Coping, Change, and Connection. These represent how individuals manage grief, adapt to life changes, and maintain emotional connections after a loss.

Perinatal loss includes miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, neonatal death, and infant death. Each type refers to the death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

Grieving the loss of an unborn baby involves seeking emotional support from loved ones, counseling, joining support groups, and allowing oneself time and space to process the loss. This complicated grief is especially important to address, especially as it affects a mother's overall physical health, the parents' marital relationship, and any subsequent pregnancies.