As a woman Veteran, you\u2019ve faced challenges with courage and strength. Yet, the loss of a pregnancy\u2014whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss\u2014can be one of the most deeply painful experiences in life. You\u2019re not alone, and there is compassionate, Veteran-tailored support available through VA to help you heal emotionally and physically.<\/p>\n
Pregnancy Loss<\/a> is profoundly personal and can evoke a spectrum of emotions: grief, sadness, guilt, anger, emptiness, anxiety,or even numbness. These feelings may shift from moment to moment. At VA, the journey of your emotional healing is taken seriously.<\/p>\n Your care team recognizes that this kind of loss affects both your body and your emotions. They are committed to supporting you and helping you heal in a way that feels right for you and your unique situation.<\/p>\n Mental health needs don\u2019t pause after delivery, or loss. Whether you\u2019re confronting postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD or other emotional challenges, VA offers specialized services to support you before, during and after pregnancy.<\/p>\n Providers trained in reproductive mental health<\/a> can help guide you through the complexities of emotion, trauma reminders and hormonal changes that follow loss.<\/p>\n Your well-being remains a priority after pregnancy. VA\u2019s post-pregnancy care can include continued emotional and mental health support, sexual health care, help with sleep, fatigue management, pelvic floor recovery and more.<\/p>\n Importantly, VA offers dedicated services specifically for pregnancy or infant loss, including access to support groups and help connecting with community resources.<\/p>\n At every VA facility, you have access to helpful points of contact who are specially trained in women\u2019s health:<\/p>\n They can help you understand your benefits, get you the support you need and connect you with care, whether within VA or in your community, depending on what\u2019s available at your VA facility.<\/p>\n Healing from pregnancy or infant loss takes time. Everyone grieves at their own pace. And that\u2019s okay. If you\u2019re a woman Veteran experiencing this grief, remember that you\u2019re supported by a system of care crafted with your unique needs in mind. VA offers caring, coordinated support for both your body and emotions, from right after a loss and continuing for months as you heal.<\/p>\n For a more comprehensive overview of what VA provides for women Veterans after pregnancy loss<\/a>, visit the VA Pregnancy Loss<\/a> page. For guidance on mental health before, during and after pregnancy, including loss, explore the Pregnancy and Mental Health<\/a> page. And to learn about ongoing care and recovery post-pregnancy, you may find the Post-Pregnancy Health Care<\/a> page especially reassuring.<\/p>\n Links to explore further:<\/p>\n If you are experiencing a crisis and need immediate help, the Veterans Crisis Line<\/a> is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You don\u2019t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Dial 988 then Press 1<\/a>, chat live<\/a>, or text 838255.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a woman Veteran, you\u2019ve faced challenges with courage and strength. Yet, the loss of a pregnancy\u2014whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss\u2014can be one of the most deeply painful experiences in life. You\u2019re not alone, and there is compassionate, Veteran-tailored support available through VA to help you heal emotionally and physically. 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