Episode 16: Early Pregnancy Bleeding & Miscarriage: What’s Normal and When to Seek Help
The Pregnancy Diaries with Midwives Amanda and JessShow Notes
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses miscarriage, pregnancy loss and early pregnancy bleeding. If this is something that may feel difficult or triggering for you right now, please feel free to skip this episode and come back to it when or if you feel ready.
In this episode of The Pregnancy Diaries, we talk about early pregnancy bleeding and miscarriage — something many women experience but not enough people talk openly about.
We discuss: How common miscarriage really is The different causes of bleeding in early pregnancy Signs and symptoms to look out for What happens medically if bleeding occurs Chemical pregnancies and early pregnancy loss The emotional impact of miscarriage Bleeding in pregnancy can be incredibly scary, but it doesn’t always mean miscarriage. We hope this episode helps provide some education, reassurance and support for anyone navigating early pregnancy or pregnancy loss.
Disclaimer: This episode is intended for general information only and should not replace medical advice. If you are experiencing bleeding, pain or concerns during pregnancy, please seek advice from your doctor, midwife or healthcare provider. If you or someone you know is experiencing pregnancy loss, support is available through organisations like SANDS Australia and COPE. You are never alone in this journey.
Support Resources If you or someone you know is experiencing pregnancy loss or struggling during pregnancy, support is available: COPE – Mental health support and resources for pregnancy and early parenthood https://www.cope.org.au SANDS Australia – Support for miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn loss https://www.sands.org.au Red Nose Australia – Bereavement support and counselling for pregnancy and infant loss https://rednose.org.au
If you need someone to talk to, these organisations provide incredible support, information and counselling for families experiencing pregnancy loss.
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