The psychodynamics of spontaneous abortion.
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
- Vol. 54 (1), 162-167
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1984.tb01484.x
Abstract
Grieving following spontaneous abortion is common, but generally not recognized by family, friends, and professional caregivers. This article reviews the literature and identifies the characteristics of grief associated with early reproductive loss.Keywords
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