How do i cope with the anxiety of pregnancy after stillbirth?

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How do i cope with the anxiety of pregnancy after stillbirth?

I lost my first baby boy at 20 weeks in march of 2014, i then got pregnant again in September but devastatingly it ended up being a blighted ovum and ended in miscarriage at 8 weeks. Shockingly we then found ourselves pregnant again the very next cycle.

I am now 18weeks and am considered high risk because of my history so am being more closely monitored and i can't fault the medical attention we have been receiving so far but I'm terrified! I have been through some pretty tough experiences in my life but losing my baby broke me in a profound way and I am petrified that if i lose this baby i just won't cope. I have good support, an amazing husband, super supporive mum and some amazing close friends but I feel so alone and as much as i try to talk it out and downplay my anxiety i feel like I'm struggling

Posted in:  Mental Health, Anxiety & Depression, Loss & Grief, Loss of a Child (My Story)

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Anonymous

Sorry for your losses. I can't even imagine. Have you tried a psychologist. They can give you exercises (breathing, mindfulness) and techniques to help you through.

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