How Can You Support Someone Who Has Had A Miscarriage?

Miscarriages are more common than most people realize. What should someone do to help a friend who has just experienced one?

Posted on January 20, 2015, 16:27 GMT

Rachel Wilkerson Miller

We've all seen the joyful status updates featuring cute pregnancy announcements.

But far less common are announcements that a pregnancy ended too soon.

And when people do tell others that they've had a miscarriage, those around them often don't know what to say or do.

So they say things that make things worse, or just avoid the person because they aren't sure what to say.

And that can make people feel isolated when grieving a miscarriage.

Do you have any advice for what people can do or say (or NOT do and NOT say) when a person shares that they have had a miscarriage?

Tell us what gestures and comments you appreciated most below, and we'll publish some of the responses to help inform others.