Miscarry life - but only the child's? Theoretical considerations

Abstract

Miscarriage is a difficult experience which engage not only the woman but also her partner and her entire family. One of the most important aspects is helping and supporting families after experiencing miscarriage. However, these families meet with a lack of sensitivity and help from medical staff, the society and even further family. The experience of miscarriage has many consequences which are serious for the mental and physical woman's health as well as for relationships with her family, intimate part of her life and social activity. Many factors can help in better adaptation after miscarriage, such as correct going through bereavement, support, psychological and medical help, some of the attributes of a woman's personality. In addition, it turns out that religiousness can have a significant role in adaptation after experiencing miscarriage. However, there is a need for further research in this field.