A missed miscarriage is a specific kind of pregnancy loss. It means your baby has died, but your body has not recognized this yet. There are no outward signs of miscarriage, such as bleeding or cramping, and your body may even continue to feel pregnant.

What to expect physically?

Your body has been a home for your baby, and now it must release them. This process can unfold in several ways, and each path carries its own emotional and physical world.

What to expect emotionally?

The emotional world of a missed miscarriage is often complex and layered. There is the initial shock of the news, the disbelief that something so deep could be happening without any outward signs. You might feel betrayed by your body, or confused by its continued adherence to pregnancy symptoms.

In the midst of such deep loss and uncertainty, finding small anchors can offer a measure of comfort. These are not solutions, but gentle ways to move through the intensity of your experience.

What other people get wrong?

When you experience a missed miscarriage, the invisible nature of your loss can make it particularly challenging for others to understand. This often leads to well-intentioned, but ultimately hurtful, comments and actions.

Talking to your partner about missed miscarriage