Reproductive Loss
You don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to listen, to care—and to help.
Impacted by reproductive loss?
- 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage
- 1 in 4 pregnancies end in abortion
- 1 in 8 couples experience infertility
- 1 in 160 pregnancies ends in stillbirth
- 20k domestic infant adoptions happen each year
You are not alone.
Reproductive loss looks different for each person and couple. Its impact can have ripple effects on a life and those closest to a person experiencing the loss. Grief is universal, but it is never the same. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Men and women often mourn differently. Grief has no timeline.
Reproductive loss is not just one thing: it can mean a loss of a role, a dream, a loss of self, a loss of hope for a child and a future…a feeling like your body has failed you.
We’re here for you. Call today: 301.776.9996
Miscarriage and Stillbirth Support
You are not alone.
Miscarriage is a form of reproductive loss, and it is common: 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage.
Stillbirth is something that no one should ever have to experience, and yet it happens:1 in 160 pregnancies will end in stillbirth.
Reproductive loss looks different for each person and couple. Its impact can have ripple effects on individual lives as well the lives of those closest to a person experiencing the loss. Grief is universal, but it is never the same. There are many different ways to grieve, and men and women often mourn differently. Grief has no timeline.
Reproductive loss is not just one thing: it can mean a loss of a role, a dream, a loss of self, a loss of hope for a child and a future…a feeling like your body has failed you. Grief and reproductive loss are complicated.
We are here for you. We can provide a safe place to listen and be present with you as you mourn any reproductive loss. We believe there is a path of healing and hope where loss can be integrated into the rest of your life and future. While grief has no timeline, often people find themselves stuck in their grief in an unhealthy way. We are here to help you get unstuck.
Whether it has been a few days, a few years, or decades, grief is part of the human experience, and we are here to help.
We offer individual care with our Care Coaches to walk alongside you as you process the grief of miscarriage or stillbirth. Interested in learning more? Complete the form or give us a call at 301.776.9996.
Infertility Support
Infertility is quite common; in fact, 1 in 8 couples experience it, and yet it still carries a stigma that prevents many of us from talking about it. At the LPC, we believe that no one deserves to carry the burden of secrecy or shame when facing infertility. While it may be a sensitive topic, keeping your feelings inside can lead to increased shame. We want to counteract this by giving you the opportunity to talk openly about how infertility affects you.
At the LPC, we understand that any reproductive loss can cause immense grief, relationship difficulty, frustration, jealousy, and even cause you to doubt or struggle with your faith. We can pair you with a Care Coach who can walk alongside you in the process, listen to you, and provide an unbiased ear. We can provide counseling for you alone, you and a partner, or even others affected, like family members.
Reproductive loss is not just one thing: it can mean a loss of a role, a dream, a loss of self, a loss of hope for a child and a future…a feeling like your body has failed you.
We are here for you. We can provide a safe place to navigate the complex emotions you may experience. We believe there is a path of healing and hope where this experience can be integrated into the rest of your life and future.
Interested in learning more? Complete the form or give us a call at 301.776.9996.
Adoption Support
Adoption isn’t a simple or easy choice, but it might be a decision that works for you and your child. It’s okay to have questions and concerns about adoption. The LPC exists to help you work through these questions.
Parents who place a child for adoption are not failures. Secrecy and judgment surrounding an adoption can lead to feelings of toxic shame; this is not God’s plan for you! You can be a good and loving parent AND choose to place your child with an adoptive family. It can be a healthy and meaningful choice for you and your baby.
Care Coaches at the LPC can walk alongside you during the decision-making process as well as the journey if you choose adoption. While a Care Coach will not assist you in making a decision or refer adoption agencies, they can give you accurate and unbiased information on the adoption process and emotionally support you in making the decision that is best for you.
The LPC Supports birth parents, adoptive parents, family members, and adoptees.
If you are considering adoption, we can help by walking alongside you during the decision-making process. We can provide accurate and unbiased information on adoption if you are looking for a trustworthy source of information. We can also support you through the adoption process if that is what you choose. We will not pressure or attempt to influence your decision, refer you to a specific adoption agency, or broker or arrange an adoption on your behalf. We are only interested in your emotional, spiritual, and physical health and supporting the decision your make, whatever that decision is.
Adoption Planning Tips
You have the right to…
- place your child for adoption through an adoption agency or through private adoption;
- approve the parents who will adopt your child, know their names, religious preferences, or other factors, and even meet them if you want;
- make a written adoption agreement, which allows you to share pictures and letters, and maybe even agree to future contact;
- see or not see your child before you place her for adoption;
- change your mind;
- choose to participate in counseling.
Ways We Can Help
- Walk alongside you during the decision-making process
- Provide accurate and unbiased information on adoption
- Support you thougout the adoption process if desired
What We Won’t Do
- Try to pressure or influence your decison
- Refer you to a specific adoption agency
- Broker or arrange adoption
We are here for you. We can provide a safe place to listen and be present with you as you mourn any reproductive loss. We believe there is a path of healing and hope where loss can be integrated into the rest of your life and future.
We offer:
- Individual Care: One-on-one support with peer counselors for all types of reproductive loss.
- Support Group Care: for our After Abortion Care and Education program.
Interested in learning more? Complete the form or give us a call at 301.776.9996.
“The loss of an adult is the loss of the past; the loss of a baby is a loss of the future.”
– Arnold & Gimma