In this episode, we welcome back Caitlin Suff, a psychologist specializing in grief in the perinatal space. This time Anna shares her personal experience with a termination for medical reasons (TFMR), and Caitlin provides insights into the complex emotions and challenges that come with perinatal grief. They discuss the nuanced decision-making process, the emotional aftermath, and the importance of acknowledging and validating such losses. The episode also covers coping mechanisms, societal misconceptions, and available support resources, aiming to create a safe and informative space for those affected by similar experiences.
This episode includes:
- Personal Story: Termination for Medical Reasons
- Receiving the Diagnosis
- Making the Decision
- The Termination Process
- Navigating Postpartum Emotions
- Societal Expectations and Personal Boundaries
- The Complexity of Grief
- Understanding Perinatal Loss
- Myths and Misconceptions about TFMR
- The Emotional Impact of TFMR
- Grieving and Functioning
- Therapeutic Approaches to Grief
Resources
https://throughtheunexpected.org.au/
TFMR for Mammas on instagram
