After completing a group survey were I asked participants who have first hand experienced pregnancy loss, I wanted a deeper dive into peoples real experience with [reganancy loss. This way I can really understand what emotions they go/went through, and what could potentially support others that have went through a similar thing. I completed 2 user interviews were I interviews a mother and father, I thought this was important to get two different perspectives following the questions. The answers have been summarised into simpler sentences (with the use of Chat GBT) and are not quoted word for word as this was a very casual conversation
“It happened at around 15 weeks. It was unexpected and really traumatic, I felt very alone and had no one in my family or friends to talk about it with as they had never experienced it”
“I felt a mix of grief, guilt, anger and fear. I constantly questioned what went wrong or if I did something wrong”
“We supported each other, but it was hard. We grieved differently. Sometimes I wanted closeness and he needed space, sometimes I wanted to talk about what happened and he didn't want to talk so it led to lots of arguments and problems in our relationship but we got through it. I I wish I was more considerate of how he was feeling as well as my own problmes”
“I felt like he supported me in some ways, like physical support but I never communicated how I wanted him to support me so he never knew how to. I wish we communicated more about this so we both felt more supported”
“I am feeling positive but mostly anxious and scared. Every appointment feels scary, every time something happens like I get sick or I feel a slight pain I get scared soemthing is wrong. I am getting closer to the week that I had the pregnancy loss and I am so scared.”
“I joined some online Facebook groups of other mums who had also experienced it. Long walks. Journaling helped too.”
“Managing anxiety, keeping positive for my partner and trying to trust my body again. I overthink every symptom.”
“Yes, I think its something coupels are embarrassed about or dont realise is such a common problem after experiencing pregnancy loss.”
“A place to track moods, see comforting information, and maybe read other people’s experiences. Also something that reminds us to slow down and spend time together. I feel like typical pregnancy apps are extremely positive and never consider those who have experienced pregnancy loss.”