Your Mind, Body, & Spirit
Caring for Yourself After Pregnancy & Infant Loss

WIC offers our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this emotional time. Please know you are not alone. Support and resources are available to help you heal and take care of your mind, body, and spirit as you recover from pregnancy loss.

Emotional Health

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Grief can feel overwhelming at times. If you feel this way, you are not alone. Working through grief is a process and your feelings will change over time. If these feelings become too much, talk to your healthcare provider.

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Talking with other people who have lost a baby may help you through this time. Consider attending a support group to help you in the healing process.

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Nutrition

When you are grieving, you may not feel hungry or have much of an appetite. Try the following tips to get the good nutrition your body needs to heal and to help you feel better.

WIC Provides Food With The Nutrition Your Body Needs to Recover

Protein

Protein
Protein in eggs, peanut butter, and beans help your body rebuild and repair.

Iron

Iron

Iron in beans, lentils, and cereal helps keep your blood healthy and can improve energy levels.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables aid
swift healing.

Calcium

Calcium in milk, cheese, and yogurt help keep your bones and teeth healthy and strong.

Lactation

While it may be a difficult reminder of your loss, it’s important to know your body may still make milk. You can choose to pump and donate your human milk to other babies in need, or you can take steps to suppress your milk. A lactation consultant or your healthcare provider can help.

WIC provides breast pumps to qualified bereaved mothers. Contact your local WIC Clinic for assistance.

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