Throughout your life you may experience many losses. You may lose people you love through death; experience loss of relationships; lose connections to co-workers when you retire, having to say goodbye to pets, and the list goes on. When going through loss, it is normal to experience grief. Grief is something that is personal to the person experiencing it and there is no right or wrong way to grieve a loss. One specific type of loss is loss that is connected to pregnancy. Perinatal loss can be broken down into three areas. Loss experienced in any one of these areas can come with many feelings such as anger, guilt, sadness, confusion, or mixed emotions. Experiencing any of these losses can be traumatic and can take a toll on the person expecting and their partner. Everyone’s journey through grief and loss is different and it is important to find the right care and support to help you heal. Choose the type of loss you would like to learn more about:
Loss and Infertility
The stresses associated with infertility may feel overwhelming. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected sex. One in six couples in Canada face fertility problems. In Canada, infertility is considered a perinatal loss. Some common emotions include: In addition to these emotions are the financial effects and the recurring … Continued
Loss During Pregnancy
Loss of a pregnancy can be overwhelming, and people experiencing the loss can feel a range of emotions from fear, anxiety, anger, relief, etc. In Canada, 15%-25% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies occur in approximately 1-2% of diagnosed pregnanciesi. Loss can happen later in a pregnancy after 20 weeks gestation, which … Continued
Loss: When Your Baby Dies
When your baby dies, the loss is profound. You and your family deserve support that is kind and helpful. The leading causes of infant death in Canada are: Infant loss and the grief that follows are recognized as intense and overwhelming. Grief is a healthy and loving response to your loss. The loss of a … Continued
Published on: April 23, 2026
