Miscarriage & Loss Bodywork FAQ

Commonly Asked Questions

  • There is no emotional timetable for grief, but your body does need time to recover physically. Timing depends on how far along the pregnancy was, how the loss occurred, your bleeding and recovery, and whether you had medication, surgery, or complications.

  • Very gentle and very individual. We may focus on relaxation and whole-body support rather than your abdomen at all. You decide what feels safe that day.

  • Sometimes. After a recent loss—particularly with significant bleeding, infection, surgery, complications, or a later loss—I may ask you to check with your healthcare provider first.

  • Yes, once your medical team considers your recovery appropriate for massage/bodywork. Direct abdominal work may need to wait longer than other gentle supportive work.

  • Yes. There is no expiration date on wanting compassionate care or reconnecting with an area of your body that has been through something significant.

  • Yes, with appropriate medical clearance and sensitivity to postpartum recovery. Your body has still experienced pregnancy and birth and deserves compassionate postpartum care.

  • Please tell me. Some types of work may need to wait, and heavy or increasing bleeding, fever, severe pain, dizziness, foul-smelling discharge, or feeling very unwell should be evaluated medically rather than treated with massage.

  • You are always allowed and invited to be. You don't need to apologize, explain yourself, or hold yourself together. This is all a part of the healing journey.

  • No. You can tell me as much or as little as you want. We can talk, sit quietly, or simply focus on helping your body feel cared for.

  • Always. Consent is ongoing throughout the entire session, and "not there" is a complete answer.