Pregnancy loss—whether through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, or medical complications—is a deeply personal and often invisible trauma. It can leave lasting emotional wounds that are too often minimized or misunderstood. In the quiet aftermath, grief can feel isolating and overwhelming.

Struggling with body image in pregnancy or postpartum? Find compassion and healing through therapy, art, and somatic work - you're not alone

If I was going to do the work, I wanted to know I could be RECOVERED. I wanted to know there was an end to my struggles with food and body image.

FULL recovery was possible for me.
FULL recovery is possible for you, too.

C-Section Awareness Month shines a light on the emotional impact of cesarean birth. Learn how trauma-informed art therapy at Alanna Betts Art Therapy and Counseling supports healing after a C-section—through compassion, creativity, and connection.

Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences. Along with the physical changes of pregnancy, you may experience new emotions. Using affirmations during pregnancy and birth can reduce stress and anxiety, promote positive thinking, enhance mind-body connection, and encourage emotional resilience.