The Psychological Impact of Miscarriage on a Couple

  There’s been little psychological research regarding the impact of miscarriage on a couple. As a matter of fact, until not long ago, the psychological effects of this situation were completely ignored. Furthermore, the subject of spontaneous abortion has been surrounded by cruel myths. These usually border on macho ideas and alleged divine mandates which have little or nothing to do with the psychological impact of miscarriage. In many countries, the issue of miscarriage can’t be addressed without suspicion and threats of imprisonment. For example, in countries like El Salvador, having a miscarriage can raise many suspicions around its ‘spontaneity’….