Perinatal Grief & Loss
Losing a pregnancy, baby, or child is excruciating. It shouldn’t have happened, but it did. And then you have to live with the loss, and that grief becomes a constant companion.
Grief after the loss of a child or pregnancy is a difficult thing to manage on your own.
You resent your partner or others around you.
You resent the changes in your life that were completely out of your control.
You feel angry and broken.
You can’t see the way forward.
You may look back in anger or envy at the previous version of you.
You may look at people around you that have their baby or child with anger or envy.
Why do they get what I don’t?
Why didn’t I know how good I had it before?
Why didn’t I appreciate it enough?
You’re not alone, and you deserve to be heard and seen.
You deserve to feel happiness again.
Even if it doesn’t feel like it right now, things will get better. And our clinicians can help guide you there. Perinatal counseling for grief and loss is difficult, but we will be there for you every step of the way.
Working through the loss of a child or pregnancy is something that occurs across a lifetime. Our therapists are highly skilled and trained to guide you through your emotions, helping you process grief in a way that will help you now and in the future.
Clinicians at ERA can work with one or both partners in your family, or even additional support people if that is what you need. We welcome families of all kinds—there’s no judgment here and all families are welcome.
If you need immediate assistance for your loss, please contact Emily directly at emily@erawellnesstherapy.com or 414-301-3411.
Perinatal Grief & Loss Support Circle
A supportive space for anyone experiencing perinatal grief or loss. Join us as we create community and a nonjudgemental space to feel what you need to.
Please complete the short screening and consent form emailed to you after registration, as we will use it to ensure a safe group space.
Support people and partners are welcome, please do not bring children to this group.
Email Emily with any questions.
Schedule a complimentary consult with ERA and decide if we’re the right therapists to help you. When you schedule a consultation, you’ll be able to pick a date and time that works for you and your life.
ERA's Favorite Perinatal Mental Health Resources
Postpartum Support International
PSI provides direct support to families, professional training, and a bridge between the two. There are fact sheets about various perinatal mental health disorders, as well as links to state chapters, area providers, and online support groups.
Check out the Wisconsin chapter here.
Moms Mental Health Initiative
MMHI is a fantastic Milwaukee area resource. Their mission is to help moms navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by sharing information, connecting them to resources, and providing peer-driven support. They do also offer a closed online support group. If you’re in the Southeast Wisconsin area and looking for resources - this should be your first stop.
The Periscope Project
The Periscope Project is a free resource for health care providers caring for pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling with mental health or substance use disorders. If your doc isn’t sure about prescribing meds for you or wants to consult with a perinatal specific psychiatrist - this is the place to connect them to.
