Pregnancy Loss Support

Firstly, if you have arrived on this page because you are experiencing pregnancy loss, I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. The minute you find out you are pregnant, you begin imagining what life with that baby may look like. Whether you were pregnant for days, weeks, or months, those hopes and dreams are real. To then have that taken away can be a very specific kind of heartbreak that physically hurts and completely knocks you off your feet.

For many people, the grief is also layered with the pain of how long it may have taken to fall pregnant in the first place, alongside the fear and uncertainty that can follow. What if this happens again? Will I ever get to bring a baby earthside?

Pregnancy loss is also something people often don’t know how to talk about, especially if they haven’t experienced it themselves. I think part of what contributes to the silence around pregnancy loss is the idea that pregnancies should be kept secret until 12 weeks. While everyone should share their pregnancy in the way that feels right for them, it can leave people navigating loss feeling incredibly alone. Support shouldn’t only exist when a pregnancy is celebrated. You deserve care, support, and people in your corner regardless of how long the pregnancy lasted.

If this is where you are right now, I encourage you to tell someone outside of your relationship who feels safe. Your grief and feelings are valid and deserve space to be heard. There is also a list of resources at the bottom of this page if you need further support. No one should have to move through loss alone.

Natural medicine can play a supportive role in pregnancy loss recovery as both your body and mind navigate an enormous amount of change. Gentle nourishment, rest, nervous system support, and thoughtful care can help create a greater sense of steadiness through a deeply tender and disorienting time.

Who this is for:

  • Individuals and couples who are currently experiencing a loss, whether it is a chemical pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, blighted ovum, molar pregnancy, termination for medical reasons, midterm loss or still birth.

  • Individuals who have recently experienced loss and feel their body hasn’t fully recovered. Perhaps energy hasn’t returned or their menstrual cycle hasn’t settled back into a rhythm after 3 months.

  • Friends and family members of someone who has or is experiencing loss - there is a section below on how to help, as well as resources to direct your loved one too. I can also offer gift vouchers if you would like to pay for your loved one to receive naturopathic support.

  • Anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss and wants to prepare for a next pregnancy.

  • Heterosexual, same-sex and donor-conception couples. All family-building paths are welcome.

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Pregnancy Loss Support & Recovery Session

$165

A one-off, 60-minute consultation to meet you where you at. Perhaps you are still bleeding, feeling tired, depleted, overwhelmed and grief-stricken. Or perhaps you have not received the warm care that you deserve

Before we meet, you will complete a short questionnaire and share any recent test results (if you are comfortable sharing). I review everything in advance to identify key areas of support that will nourish you most during this time. During our session, I’ll talk through dietary, lifestyle, herbal medicine and supplement recommendations where applicable to support your body and mind as it recovers.

NOTE: This session does not replace medical care or mental health support, it is supplementary to these services. If you are experiencing pregnancy loss, please speak to a midwife or GP about your options.

If you would like to continue working together, the cost of this session can be credited toward a customised fertility program (see below).

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FOR DEEPER WORK

Customised Fertility Support After Loss Programs

Prices range, please enquire.‍ ‍

A personalised program to support your fertility journey following loss. For couples, both people are included in appointments and supported throughout the program as fertility is a shared responsibility.

Pregnancy loss is not your fault. It is not because you did something wrong or didn’t do enough. Sometimes loss occurs for reasons completely outside of our control. There are, however, evidence-based ways we can support and optimise overall fertility and preconception health, which is what this program is centred around, combining compassionate care with evidence-based naturopathic support.

We work together for a minimum of three months, as this is approximately how long it takes eggs and sperm to mature. The program is tailored to your individual needs. Together, we identify areas that may need support, organise any further testing where appropriate, and create a clear and realistic plan moving forward.

The program is delivered through a mixture of online consultations, weekly text support and pre recorded content. Weekly guidance helps make changes manageable, builds your understanding, and keeps joy part of the process.

More than anything, this program encourages you to live a life that feels bigger than your fertility journey. Having experienced fertility struggles and pregnancy loss myself, I know how easy it is for everything to become centred around one deeply tender goal. Without intention, life can begin to feel as though it is on hold — waiting without knowing how long the waiting period will last.

I believe strongly in supporting clients to care for themselves deeply while also continuing to make space for joy, connection, meaning, and everyday life alongside the difficult parts of this experience.

Please note: This program is designed to support and optimise your chances of conception, however it cannot guarantee that another miscarriage or loss will not occur.

What we work on together:

Testing. There is so much we can learn from simple bloodwork as a starting point, and this helps form the foundation of the treatment plan. Depending on your history and symptoms, we may also explore areas such as gut health, vaginal microbiome testing, hormone patterns, nutrient status, or recurrent loss investigations where appropriate.

Male preconception matters too. Sperm quality isn’t fixed. It responds to lifestyle, nutrition, heat exposure, stress, alcohol and nutrient status over a ~70-day window. If you are in a heterosexual couple and your partner hasn’t had a semen analysis, this is definitely a place to start as the male partner can contribute to fertility struggles in around half of all cases. We’ll work on what the research actually shows makes a difference to sperm health.

Nutrition for fertility and recovery after loss. We look at what each of you is eating, where nutritional gaps may exist, and which foods specifically support egg and sperm quality, hormone health, and recovery following loss. We also explore your relationship with food, what meals bring comfort and joy, and how nourishment can feel supportive rather than restrictive during what is often a tender time.

Nutrient status. Nutrients such as zinc, selenium, folate, choline, B12, iron, iodine, and vitamin D are foundational for both fertility and recovery after pregnancy loss. Where appropriate, we use testing to guide support rather than relying on guesswork.

Herbal Medicine. Herbs can offer gentle support when recovering from pregnancy loss, both physically and emotionally. They may help support the uterus, support blood building following blood loss, nourish energy levels, and support hormonal recovery, while also providing comfort and nervous system support during a deeply tender time. Herbal medicine can be a valuable part of supporting both body and mind as you move through healing.

Stress, grief, and nervous system support. Trying to conceive after loss can place the nervous system under enormous strain. Fear, hypervigilance, anxiety, disrupted sleep, and emotional exhaustion are incredibly common. We build in realistic nervous system support that fits within everyday life, while also acknowledging that stress is never the sole reason someone experiences infertility or loss.

Environmental exposures. There is growing research exploring how environmental exposures may impact fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Together, we review your environment and create a manageable plan to reduce exposures where appropriate. This is never about perfection or doing everything at once. Small changes can have a big impact.

The emotional piece. Pregnancy loss can affect every part of life and can quietly place strain on relationships, trust in the body, and day-to-day wellbeing. We focus not only on physical health, but also on creating space for grief, connection, joy, and a life that still feels meaningful alongside the waiting and uncertainty.

IVF, IUI & Assisted Fertility. If you’re navigating assisted cycles, you don’t have to move through it alone. I provide complementary support that works alongside your specialist, supporting both partners physically and emotionally through each phase. We focus on nourishment, nervous system regulation, and optimising treatment outcomes, while helping you stay grounded through the waiting and uncertainty and make space for both grief and joy, no matter what unfolds along the way.

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU

Organisations and Websites

Substack - While We Wait

Free monthly letters written by Anna

Seasonal reflections on fertility, slow living and tending to yourself while waiting

The letters sometimes touch on miscarriage/pregnancy loss due to Anna’s personal experience.

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FOR IF YOU ARE SUPPORTING SOMEONE THROUGH A LOSS

If someone you care about is going through pregnancy loss, it’s common to feel unsure of what to say or do. Most people don’t need perfect words, they need presence and permission to feel what they’re feeling.

What can be helpful to say

Simple, honest, and grounded language often lands best:

  • “I’m so sorry this is happening. I’m here with you.”

  • “I don’t have the right words, but I care about you.”

  • “You don’t have to respond. I’m just thinking of you.”

  • “Do you want company, distraction, or space right now?”

  • “There’s no right way to move through this.”

Sometimes practical support speaks the loudest:

  • Dropping off food without expectation

  • Helping with other children or daily tasks

  • Checking in without needing a reply

What to avoid (even when well-intentioned)

These are often said to try to ease discomfort, but can feel dismissive or isolating:

  • “At least you know you can get pregnant” (in fact sentence with ‘at least’ in front of it should be avoided).

  • “Everything happens for a reason”

  • “It wasn’t meant to be”

  • “You can try again”

  • Comparing experiences (“I know someone who…”)

Grief doesn’t need reframing or silver linings. It needs space.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. You don’t need to have everything “processed” to begin. Sessions can be as practical or as gentle as you need, and we can move at your pace.

  • Yes, support can still be really helpful at this stage. If your loss has been within the last 6 months and you’re wanting focused support to process what’s happened and/or prepare for next steps, a Pregnancy Loss Support Session is usually the most appropriate starting point.

    If it has been longer than 6 months, or you feel ready to shift your focus more fully toward conception again, a Fertility Mapping Session may be a better fit so we can look at the broader picture and next steps together.

  • This work is focused on optimising known factors that influence conception and early pregnancy health. While there are things we can support and improve, not all miscarriages are preventable. Sometimes loss happens for reasons outside of anyone’s control, even when everything is “done right.”

  • You can begin whenever you feel ready. Some people want support as they are going through loss, others need more time before they feel able to engage in support. We can work gently with wherever you are in your process, whether you’re physically recovering, emotionally processing, or starting to look ahead again.

  • The most important answer to this question is when you feel ready. Medically speaking it is recommended to wait atleast until you have finished bleeding to avoid infection. From a naturopathic perspective I often recommend three months if that feels ok as it allows time for the body to recover (it can take around three months or longer for the menstrual cycle to settle, sooner for some though) and to support sperm and egg health as much as possible before trying again.

  • Yes. We usually start with a clear foundation and then decide together what (if any) testing would be helpful. This may include basic bloodwork or other investigations depending on your history. You don’t need to have everything done before starting.

  • No. While formal investigations through the medical system or fertility specialist are often only offered after three losses, support does not need to wait until then.

    There is still so much we can do earlier on to support your body, understand possible contributing factors, support egg and sperm health and care for your emotional and physical wellbeing as you move through this experience.

  • You are still welcome here. Sometimes having a second opinion who looks at things in a different way can help to pinpoint areas that may be being overlooked. We have functional testing available if we need it to delve into things further and try to get to the root cause of the issue. Treatment plans can get over complicated too and sometimes coming back to the foundations (especially when working with hormones) can make all the difference.

  • We adjust the plan to pregnancy support immediately and shift the focus accordingly, so care continues in a way that supports early pregnancy safely and appropriately.

  • No. I work with clients across New Zealand via video consultation. I currently only work online.

  • This depends on your health history and goals as the program is customised to meet you and your needs (and your partners too if in a couple). Following a Pregnancy Loss Support session, if you are interested in continuing to work together I will send through a pdf outlining what the program will look like along with pricing and payment plan options.

  • That’s great! We still either start with the Pregnancy Loss Support Session or a Fertility Mapping Session if it has been longer than 6 months since experiencing loss. These consults act as an initial consultation and helps me create the customised program for you.

  • No. This is complementary care. I work alongside your GP, midwife, or fertility specialist to support nutrition, lifestyle, and functional testing, while they manage medical diagnostics and treatment.

  • You can either book a free 15 minute discovery call if you have questions you want to talk through, or if you feel ready to work together, you can book a Pregnancy Loss Support Session or Fertility Mapping Session (if it has been 6 months or longer since you have experienced pregnancy loss).

If you’d like some support

A free discovery call is a great place to start if you have questions:

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Or if you would like to get started, you can enquire about a Pregnancy Loss Support Session below:

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