What nobody tells you about the days right after?

OK so. The bleeding starts, or you get the ultrasound news, or you see the numbers dropping on a blood test. And then what? The world keeps moving. You might have to go to work. You might have to answer emails. You might have to smile at someone in a grocery store.

How long does the grief actually last?

This is the question everyone is afraid to ask out loud. Because asking feels like admitting you're still not over it, and you worry what "still not over it" says about you.

What about a chemical pregnancy specifically?

Some 6-week losses are classified as chemical pregnancies, meaning the pregnancy was detected by a test but ended before it could be seen on ultrasound. The medical term is clinical. The experience is not.

What nobody tells you about miscarriage at 6 weeks

Q: What nobody tells you about miscarriage at 6 weeks?

Six weeks. That's early, people will say. You'll hear it more than once. A well-meaning aunt, a distracted GP, maybe even a friend who means well. "At least it was early." Honestly? That phrase can go straight in the bin.