VIRTUAL MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT
What is a Miscarriage Doula?
A miscarriage doula is a non-medical, holistically trained support person or companion. Their role is to provide a layer of care and support following pregnancy loss. As a miscarriage doula, we are trained and knowledgeable in pregnancy and pregnancy loss, providing emotional, physical, and mental support to women and men who have experienced miscarriage(s) and pregnancy loss at any gestation. It’s important to add that as miscarriage doulas, we acknowledge that first and second (and third) trimester losses are birth and death. We do not believe that anyone mis-carries their child or does anything incorrectly. As a society, we use the term “miscarriage” for losses prior to 20 weeks but it’s deeper than that and we know this. If you see the word miscarriage, it’s only so our support can be understood and easily accessible.
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Our Services
The Miscarriage Doula is more than a resource; it’s a safe haven for processing your loss and finding your path to forward. We offer:
One-on-One Support: Dedicated time to explore your unique journey and emotions with a trained doula.
Support Groups: A nurturing space to connect with others who understand and to receive both professional and peer support.
Resources and Tools: Practical guidance and information to help you navigate life after loss.
MEET THE DOULAS
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ARDEN CARTRETTE
Founder of The Miscarriage Doula
Certified Birth + Bereavement Doula (Sisters in Loss)
Certified Trauma Support Specialist (Arizona Trauma Institute)
Personal Experience: Infertility, Recurrent Losses, Pregnancy After Loss
Arden lives in North Carolina with her husband, living children, and dogs. She’s passionate about reproductive health and ensuring that people are informed and well supported. When she’s not working on The Miscarriage Doula, she’s reading or spending time with her family.
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coCKE
Certified Bereavement Doula
Director of Communications
Sarah lives in Washington state and is our everything. You may see her respond to an email or lead a one-on-one call. She’s a Certified Bereavement Doula with two years experience working in this field. Sarah has also experienced recurrent pregnancy loss and fertility issues which led her to do this work.
UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUPS
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LOSS OF FIRST PREGNANCY
NEXT COHORT BEGINS APRIL 13TH | A specific general miscarriage group that is just for women (or the birthing partner) who have suffered one miscarriage / pregnancy loss and don’t have living children at this time.
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RECURRENT LOSS
NEXT COHORT BEGINS APRIL 3RD | A group for those who have experienced two or more miscarriages and do not have living children at this time. Ideal for anyone seeking support in multiple losses.
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LOSS OF SIBLING PREGNANCY
NEXT COHORT BEGINS APRIL 27TH | A group specifically for those who have had one or more miscarriages/losses AFTER having living children. This may also be referred to as “loss of a sibling pregnancy” as you are grieving for your family or secondary pregnancy loss.
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PREGNANCY SUPPORT AFTER LOSS
NEXT COHORT BEGINS MARCH 23RD | An 8-week support group for those who are currently pregnant after loss and seeking support that meets their needs between coping with pregnancy while also holding space for grief. This group meets every two weeks (you are welcome to join this group late)
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SECOND TRIMESTER LOSS
NEXT COHORT BEGINS APRIL 18TH | For those who have suffered pregnancy loss / child loss during the second trimester of pregnancy (weeks 13 - 26) and are seeking support catered to their grief and community they can lean on.
