BookmarkBookmarkTickBookmarkAddCheckBoxFilledCheckBoxCircleBumpCheckedFilledMedical

How Bodily Is Helping Raise Awareness for Pregnancy Loss This October

It happens to more women than you might think.
save article
profile picture of Nehal Aggarwal
By Nehal Aggarwal, Editor
Published October 5, 2021
partners holding hands after suffering pregnancy loss
Image: Getty Images

The heartbreaking reality is that pregnancy loss is more common than one might think. Up to 25 percent of pregnancies end in loss. But despite being common, many still struggle to understand how they can properly support someone going through it. To help address this gap, this National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month femtech startup Bodily is launching a new pregnancy loss initiative.

The goal behind the initiative is to provide maternal health resources that better educate both the women suffering the loss and their support networks. As part of the launch, Bodily created a series of videos featuring celebrities and experts—including Brooklyn Decker, black maternal health advocate Chanel Porchia-Albert, founder of Carriage House Birth Domino Kirke-Badgley and others—sharing their own experiences.

The series even includes a “What Not to Say” video to help support networks gain a better understanding of how they can be there for their loved one. Some of the phrases mentioned as ones not to say include:

  • “Everything happens for a reason.”
  • “At least you know you can get pregnant.”
  • “The silver lining is it happened really early, right?”
  • “It wasn’t meant to be.”
  • “Your time will come soon.”
  • “Don’t worry, everything is going to be okay.”

Alongside the video series, Bodily has also launched two recovery care boxes: the Care For Miscarriage Box and the Care For Stillbirth Box. Both boxes include a guidebook and products to help emotional and physical recovery.

Bodily is encouraging all women who have suffered a loss to speak out about their maternal health journeys so others can know what to expect and find a sense of community and support through shared experiences. To learn more about the initiative, visit Bodily.com.

save article
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List

Next on Your Reading List

best books to read after a miscarriage and best books to read to your children after having a miscarriage 2022
19 Helpful Books to Read After a Miscarriage
By Amy Stanford
woman listening to her headphones in scenic outdoor setting
This Free Healing Meditation Library Wants to Support Grieving Parents
By Nehal Aggarwal
two women in cafe having a serious conversation
How to Support a Friend Who’s Had a Miscarriage
By Christin Perry
pages from a baby book honoring loss
This Baby Books Honors Miscarriage to Help Grieving Parents
By Nehal Aggarwal
actress ali wong opens up about miscarrigae
Ali Wong Gets Real About Her Miscarriage and Body After C-Section
By Nehal Aggarwal
How to Choose the Best Prenatal Vitamins-hero
How to Choose the Best Prenatal Vitamins
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
pregnant woman putting lotion on face
15 Best Tested and Reviewed Pregnancy-Safe Skin Care Products
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
pregnant woman applying stretch mark cream onto belly
10 Best Pregnancy Stretch Mark Creams and Oils, Tested by Moms-to-Be
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
pregnancy-safe-acne-treatment-HERO
The Best Pregnancy-Safe Acne Treatments for Clearer Skin
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
best belly bands-hero
9 Best Pregnancy Belly Bands to Support Your Baby Bump
By Lynsey Eidell
pregnant woman sitting on couch with swollen feet
Tips for Soothing Swollen Feet and Legs During Pregnancy
By Micky Marie Morrison, PT, ICPFE
close up of pregnant belly in bed
22 Empowering Affirmations to Recite During Pregnancy
By Nehal Aggarwal
woman touching her chest in pain
Why You Might Be Having Chest Pain During Pregnancy (and What to Do)
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
woman using a heating pad on her stomach while laying in bed
Is It Safe to Use a Heating Pad While Pregnant?
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
pregnant woman lying down on couch at home
What to Know About Cramps During Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
pregnant woman lying on couch showing linea nigra line on belly
Linea Nigra: Here’s What’s Up With That Pregnant Belly Line
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
close up of woman's hand on her stomach while lying down
When Does Implantation Occur?
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
Woman touching her stomach in pain.
Morning Sickness: What Causes It and How to Find Relief
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
non-alcoholic beer wine spirits pregnancy-hero
Best Non-Alcoholic and Alcohol-Free Drinks for Pregnancy and Beyond
By Christin Perry
pregnant woman applying sunscreen on the beach
The Best Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreen for All Skin Types
Medically Reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD
Article removed.