How can I help my daughter deal with her miscarriage?
My daughter had a miscarriage a few months ago and since then she has been depressed and withdrawn. Do you know anything I can do to help?Here's what we would tell your daughter:
"Nothing you did caused this miscarriage, and nothing you could have done would have prevented it. If you had been perfectly still in bed, were totally relaxed, and ate nothing but healthy foods, you would still have had a miscarriage. There is no reason to feel ashamed or alone. You will be surprised at how many of your close friends and family members have experienced miscarriage. Share this experience with them."
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