Common Responses After TFMR
Emotional
Sadness, anxiety, anger, irritability, or mood changes
Feelings of guilt, shame, self-blame, or insecurity
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Memory changes or feeling mentally "foggy"
Recurring thoughts about your baby or the loss
Flashbacks to medical appointments, diagnosis, labor, or birth
Feeling disconnected, numb, or detached from reality
Increased anxiety around healthcare visits or future pregnancies
Avoiding people, places, events, or situations that remind you of your loss
Difficulty finding joy in activities you once enjoyed
Feeling isolated or misunderstood by others
Physical
Breast tenderness, milk production (lactation), or engorgement
Uterine cramping and vaginal bleeding during physical recovery
Postpartum sweats or temperature changes
Fatigue or feeling physically drained
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Racing heart, rapid breathing, or feeling on edge
Changes in appetite, including eating more or less than usual
Weight gain or weight loss
Nausea, upset stomach, or digestive changes
Headaches, muscle tension, or body aches
Low energy or difficulty completing daily activities
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Resources
Online resources
Ending a Wanted Pregnancy
TFMR Psychologist (with an international directory of providers)
Instagram accounts
TFMR Ireland
TFMR Mamas
TFMR Psychologist
TFMR Social Worker
TFMR Support Group
The TFMR Doula
Time to Talk TFMR
LMC Bereavement Support
Facebook groups
TFMR, A Loving Choice
TFMR Dad’s Group
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