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Catholic Miscarriage Support

Practical and spiritual support for Catholics who have lost a child to
miscarriage

Practical and spiritual support for Catholics who have lost a child to
miscarriage

 * HOME
 * ABOUT
 * PRACTICAL
   * The Physical Process
     * Terms to Know
     * Expectant Management
     * Medical Management
     * Surgical Management
     * Management Options: Pros and Cons
   * Practical Q&A
     * Caring for Your Baby’s Body
     * Burials and Names
     * Telling Children and Others
     * Moving Forward
   * How to Navigate the Hospital
   * Specific to Stillbirth
   * Photographs
 * SPIRITUAL
   * Prayers and Liturgics
   * What does the Church teach?
   * Suffering and Hope
 * EMOTIONAL
   * Grief and Coping Q&A
   * Quotes on Suffering
   * Ways to Remember Your Child
 * RESOURCES
   * Books
   * Online Support
   * Organizations and Services
   * Websites and Blog Posts
   * Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis
   * For Bereaved Fathers
   * For Medical Professionals
 * FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
 * CONTACT US


WELCOME

If you have found this page, chances are that you have had a miscarriage or are
in the midst of one. We are so, so sorry for the loss of your child. It breaks
our hearts that anyone would need this information, but we know that in reality,
many parents are experiencing this pain every day and have many questions about
what the Catholic Church teaches and what to do next. We hope we can help you
find some answers.

While many topics on this website are specifically related to Catholicism,
non-Catholics are certainly more than welcome to use all of the information
presented here. It is not our intent to convert anyone, but to give Catholics a
specific place to learn what their Church teaches surrounding miscarried
children.

If you have any comments or suggestions for us, we welcome your input! Please
use our contact form to let us know what you’re thinking, or even for prayer
requests; we will be praying for those of you visiting, and hope that God will
bring you comfort and healing in His time.



> “You formed my inmost being;
> 
> you knit me in my mother’s womb.
> 
> 
> I praise you, because I am wonderfully made;
> 
> wonderful are your works!
> 
> My very self you know.
> 
> My bones are not hidden from you.
> 
> When I was being made in secret,
> 
> fashioned in the depths of the earth,
> 
> 
> Your eyes saw me unformed;
> 
> in your book all are written down;
> 
> 
> my days were shaped, before one came to be.”
> 
> Psalm 139:13-16

Precious Gift

This beautiful image was given to Catholic Miscarriage Support by its painter,
Bethany Pedersen, in the hopes that it would bring encouragement to grieving
families.

“Precious Gift” portrays an unborn baby of about 9 weeks, and is based on a
photograph by Lennart Nielson. The placenta is depicted as a combination of
carnations and baby breath, and the egg sack is depicted as a white calla lily,
with the spadix (central part) of that lily representing the yolk sac. The
carnation is a symbol for a mother’s love, based on the early Christian
tradition that carnations grew up from the ground in the areas where Mary’s
tears fell as she watched her Son’s passion. The calla lily in the center is a
traditional symbol of innocence and purity. It has also been considered as a
symbol for Saint Joseph because of the story of how his staff grew lilies as a
sign that he was God’s chosen to be the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The
spadix of the calla lily is reminiscent of the “pearl of great price” that Jesus
speaks of in the Gospel. The carnation in the upper-right corner has a
highlighted area resembling the shape of a butterfly, which is a traditional
symbol for hope in the resurrection.

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HOME

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ABOUT

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PRACTICAL
    The Physical Process
         Terms to Know
         Expectant Management
         Medical Management
         Surgical Management
         Pros and Cons
    Practical Q&A
         Caring for Your Baby's Body
         Burials and Names
         Telling Children and Others
         Moving Forward
    How to Navigate the Hospital
    Specific to Stillbirth
    Photographs

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SPIRITUAL
    Prayers and Liturgics
    What Does the Church Teach?
    Suffering and Hope

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EMOTIONAL
    Grief and Coping Q&A
    Quotes on Suffering
    Ways to Remember Your Child

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RESOURCES
    Books
    Online Support
    Organizations and Services
    Websites and Blog Posts
    Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis
    For Bereaved Fathers
    For Medical Professionals

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FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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CONTACT US

LOST INNOCENTS

Without the example and guidance of the Lost Innocents blog, Catholic
Miscarriage Support would not exist. Thank you to Matushka A. for her
willingness to share her information with us! Please visit her site and say some
prayers for her and her blog visitors.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

The information provided here is not intended to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. Never delay care for you or someone else based on
what you read on this site. If you are worried about a medical problem, please
call your doctor or midwife. If you are in a life-threatening situation, please
call 911. However you may feel, your life is important and you should not deny
yourself care.

CATHOLIC DISCLAIMER

This site was compiled by lay Catholics. If there is any doubt regarding the
correct teaching of the Catholic Church, please speak with your own priest or
bishop. If you find something in error on this website, we invite you to contact
us to bring it to our attention.

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