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Why some women keep pregnancy secret after previous loss

I am twelve weeks pregnant and I have not told anyone yet because I am afraid if I lose this baby too I will not be able to handle other people's sadness on top of my own.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Past grief has taught her that shared joy becomes shared sorrow, and she is protecting her finite emotional resources.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pregnancy — the inner experience?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.