Have you been enjoying our blog posts lately? Well, we’ve had help. We are excited to be working with two interns this spring. MaryKate Donahue (left) and Freudline Joseph (Right) are both psychology majors at Holy Family University and have been working with us to continue the mission of the IPL Collaborative by helping us to research and write our blog posts. Thanks so much for all of your time and hard work MaryKate and Freudline! The office is more fun with you two around.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
INTRODUCING OUR IPL COLLABORATIVE INTERNS
Have you been enjoying our blog posts lately? Well, we’ve had help. We are excited to be working with two interns this spring. MaryKate Donahue (left) and Freudline Joseph (Right) are both psychology majors at Holy Family University and have been working with us to continue the mission of the IPL Collaborative by helping us to research and write our blog posts. Thanks so much for all of your time and hard work MaryKate and Freudline! The office is more fun with you two around.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TOP TAKE-AWAYS: HOW RELIGION HELPS COPING WITH PREGNANCY LOSS
Experiencing pregnancy loss is heartbreaking. Women who go through this heartache sometimes do not know how to cope with this loss. This can put women at risk for developing mental issues such as: depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. Suffering from heartbreak and a series of mental health issues puts women in an extremely vulnerable state. With that being said, it is imperative for women to look for different outlets that may help them cope with their loss. For some, Religion can be one of those outlets.
Religion as a Support Group
Religion is a way women can cope with pregnancy loss. Attending church services and meeting individuals who care about your well-being serves as a great coping method. Some may call this a “social network” where you can rely on people for help (Petts, 2018). Women who experience pregnancy loss often search for therapists or support groups to help alleviate some of their pain. When participating in religious groups, there is not always a need to go searching for these outlets. Religious groups are very much similar to support groups. Both groups tend to offer encouragement, comfort, and advice to individuals who are in need. In addition, what makes this even better is that religious participation is free of cost.
Religion as a Support Group
Religion is a way women can cope with pregnancy loss. Attending church services and meeting individuals who care about your well-being serves as a great coping method. Some may call this a “social network” where you can rely on people for help (Petts, 2018). Women who experience pregnancy loss often search for therapists or support groups to help alleviate some of their pain. When participating in religious groups, there is not always a need to go searching for these outlets. Religious groups are very much similar to support groups. Both groups tend to offer encouragement, comfort, and advice to individuals who are in need. In addition, what makes this even better is that religious participation is free of cost.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
TOP TAKE-AWAYS: THE BENEFITS OF MISCARRIAGE BLOGS
Why do women blog about miscarriage?
Loneliness, anxiety, and depression are common emotions felt by women who have experienced pregnancy loss. And many times women are forced to deal with these feelings alone, separated from others who can relate. Support for these women can be limited because of the lack of sensitivity and acknowledgment, lack of follow up care, lack of medical information, unwanted advice from others, and the false presumption that recovery happens quickly (Pang et al., 2018).
With this lack of support, women tend to turn to internet sources in search of solace and information about pregnancy loss. Research suggests that gaining information and emotional support can potentially reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, and other complications that women face (Pang et al., 2018). Online blogs give women an outlet to share their stories and find the emotional support they need to cope with their loss.
Loneliness, anxiety, and depression are common emotions felt by women who have experienced pregnancy loss. And many times women are forced to deal with these feelings alone, separated from others who can relate. Support for these women can be limited because of the lack of sensitivity and acknowledgment, lack of follow up care, lack of medical information, unwanted advice from others, and the false presumption that recovery happens quickly (Pang et al., 2018).
With this lack of support, women tend to turn to internet sources in search of solace and information about pregnancy loss. Research suggests that gaining information and emotional support can potentially reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, and other complications that women face (Pang et al., 2018). Online blogs give women an outlet to share their stories and find the emotional support they need to cope with their loss.
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