Our medical providers are trained and certified to respond to reproductive grief—whether from miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, or infertility—with sensitivity and compassion.

Reproductive Grief Support

Background

Reproductive loss is very common. Did you know that 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage? (Source) Or that 1 in 4 women have had an abortion by age 45? (Source) No matter the reason for the loss, grief often follows. But all too often, the hospital or clinic attending to these situations offers no formal emotional support or resources in their aftermath.

Grief after pregnancy loss and reproductive loss is underestimated – even ignored – in our culture. Yet 60% of bereaved parents experience depression, anxiety, and PTSD. (Source)

3W Medical for Women proudly partners with the Institute of Reproductive Grief Care to train and equip our medical providers to respond to reproductive grief—whether from miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, or infertility—with sensitivity and compassion.

How We Respond

3W Medical for Women proudly partners with the Institute of Reproductive Grief Care to train and equip our medical providers to respond to reproductive grief—whether from miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, or infertility—with sensitivity and compassion.

We acknowledge that reproductive grief is real grief. While we do not provide professional counseling, we can support you in the following ways:

  • with a Reproductive Grief Box containing comfort items for you to keep

  • by sharing healing resources and making referrals for additional support

  • by providing comfort, hope, and an emotionally aware response informed by our training and certification with the Institute of Reproductive Grief Care

Certified by the Institute of Reproductive Grief Care

A Reproductive Grief Box containing comfort items (fuzzy socks, guided journal, bath salts, scented candle, remembrance pin and bracelet)

Institute of Reproductive Grief Care Mission Statement

The Institute of Reproductive Grief Care® educates healthcare professionals and community leaders to support those affected by reproductive loss, without political or religious bias. We lead in research on grief reactions to reproductive loss and establish standards for compassionate care.

Helpful links

What to say after reproductive loss

What not to say after pregnancy loss

Miscarriage hurts

Your abortion experience

From Our Podcast: Episodes about Reproductive Loss