Up to half of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. It’s not uncommon to endure anxiety and depression – and many face pressure to get pregnant again
My husband, Peter, sat in a chair watching me pace a small, sterile room. I was supposed to be lying on the examination table, but I needed to move.
In the days leading up to our appointment, every time I felt a cramp, I went to the bathroom expecting to see blood. When my daily morning sickness briefly subsided, I assumed it was because I had miscarried. For weeks, I battled to fit into my regular pants every morning, jumping up and down to try to get them on. But I refused to unpack my maternity clothes that were stored in the basement.
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It made me question my ability to carry a healthy pregnancy, sparking an anxiety to quickly get pregnant again
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