Author: Abby Jorgensen

Hi, I'm Abby! I am a birth and bereavement doula, assistant professor of sociology & health care ethics, author, wife, and mom.

Rituals sacrificed

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When people ask me what it was like to have a baby during a pandemic, I have an easy answer and a hard answer. 

The easy answer goes, “It was tough laboring and pushing in a mask. I’m grateful that the nurses let me take it off a lot.”

The hard answer is more complicated. It goes something like, “I feel like we had to skip parts.” 

How to help a friend after the loss of a child

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If you've recently learned that your friend has lost a child, you may be wondering what you can do. You may yourself be processing grief; the loss may bring back your own trauma; and you may feel uncertain about the "right" move to make. So here are some generic ideas, arranged by time period.

Terms Explained: Terminology around miscarriage

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If you or someone you love is facing a possible miscarriage, the many medical terms can be confusing. This infographic provides some quick definitions of common terms care providers use to talk about miscarriage.