Pregnancy Loss Support

Support for all types of pregnancy loss

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Pregnancy Loss Support

Immanuella from Limbicum, offers support to women who have experienced some form of loss during pregnancy, whether it be a miscarriage, a stillbirth, or an abortion.

Women can turn to her for miscarriage counseling and therapy. The women who visit Immanuella experience a safe and supportive environment where they learn to cope with their grief and sense of loss in their lives. They feel supported and helped to calmly and energetically enjoy life again.

“When I felt like I was getting stuck in my grief and started experiencing physical symptoms, I read your interview about miscarriage counseling. It felt as if you were speaking directly to me.

The sessions we’ve had feel just right and are perfectly tailored to me. I feel seen and understood—finally, a place I can turn to as a Black woman.

I can’t say it often enough, Immanuella—the work you do is so important and beautiful.

I can move forward in my life with this grief and loss, but now I can also remember the beautiful moments from my pregnancy. Here, I find peace and love.

Thank you for your support.”

– Astrid
studio Vandaan in Utrecht

Who is Miscarriage Counseling for?

The miscarriage counseling and therapy offered by Immanuella is suitable for women who have experienced some form of loss during pregnancy; this may include a miscarriage, a stillbirth, an abortion, or the death of a baby after childbirth.

Because Immanuella draws on both her own experience and various coaching and therapy training programs, she has an extensive toolkit to guide you with care, knowledge, and professionalism in a warm and supportive manner.

After Experiencing a Miscarriage

After a miscarriage, we often feel pressure to get back to our daily lives quickly. Your body may feel—and be—recovered, but what about your emotional recovery? The impact of a miscarriage is often underestimated and can overwhelm you at unexpected moments, like a wave of emotions. Sadness, loneliness, shame, guilt, jealousy, distrust of your own body, or anger—all of these feelings can surface. It can be especially difficult when someone close to you announces that she’s pregnant. Jealousy and feelings of anger may surface then. Lately, you’ve been feeling tired and listless on a regular basis, and it’s hard to pinpoint the cause. And when you’re alone, you may only then realize just how sad you really are. You tend to withdraw and can’t really enjoy yourself.

Sometimes the urge to get pregnant again can become so strong that it feels almost obsessive. You may feel that you won’t be happy again until you’re pregnant, and that can start to take over your life. Sex with your partner may then feel more like an obligation—something that should only happen at the “right” times, such as during ovulation. These are just a few examples of how profound the impact of a miscarriage can be.

Often, it isn’t until months later that we realize just how profound that impact is. Coping with a miscarriage is a process I’d love to support you through. It starts with acknowledging your feelings, allowing yourself to be sad, and feeling everything that’s going on inside you. This is the foundation of healing.

Together, we’ll work on getting your life back on track in a healthy way, making space for the loss you’ve experienced without shortchanging the memory of the baby you lost. At the same time, we’ll help you build a future again—whether that means possibly getting pregnant again or finding peace in your life as it is now.

After Experiencing a Still Birth

Once you’ve had to say goodbye to your baby, the real challenge begins. At first, you receive a lot of attention from the people around you, and you’re still at home. Coworkers stop by, and friends and family support you and help out when needed. But while your world seems to have come to a standstill, the days, weeks, and months pass by. Sometimes it feels as if it were only yesterday that you felt your baby inside you, full of hope for a bright future. The memories of that first pregnancy test, the joy during your pregnancy, and the grief of the loss continue to haunt you. You’re left empty-handed, and it’s hard to comprehend what has happened. You think about it constantly, and that feeling of emptiness and sadness lingers throughout your days.

Sometimes you feel like there’s no one you can really talk to about it. You’ve already told all the details to that one friend who’s always there for you, and now there aren’t many words left to say. But you’re far from done with it, and she might not know what else to say or do either. It makes it even harder when you and your partner deal with grief differently.

And then comes the moment when life demands that you move on. Maybe you’ll have to go back to work soon, while you’re struggling with the question of how to move forward. While the world around you keeps moving, you’re stuck in place. Grieving for your baby feels unnatural. It is unnatural. How do you move forward now? Can you ever move forward? Can you be happy again? Do you still want to pursue your dream of having children? These are questions that come up often in practice—questions to which you may not be able to find the answers yourself.

I’m here to guide you through this process. Grief is a natural, human response to loss, but how you grieve is different for everyone. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Together, we’ll discover what works for you and how you can grieve in your own way. Sometimes depression can also be a part of the grieving process, and I offer support for that as well. Grieving is hard work, but it also requires being gentle and kind to yourself. Finding that balance will help you to move forward, one step at a time.

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What did they think?

“Wow, how is it possible that I feel so good and calm after just one conversation with you? I don’t like to talk about my fears because I don’t want the little one in my belly to hear or feel them. Talking to you feels so comfortable. Thank you so much.”

– Sophie

“Thank you, Immanuella. Deep down, I feel calm. I can finally enjoy my pregnancy, and I’m okay with the uncertainty, even though it can be nerve-wracking at times! I’m going to miss our biweekly sessions.”

– Dorien

Praktical

Instead of fixed packages, I offer individual sessions so you get exactly what you need, at your own pace. The cost per session is €100.00, and in some cases, your health insurance provider may cover the cost. My services are also frequently covered by employers.

Feel free to contact me for a free trial session.

 

Contact

Immanuella Çağlayan- Wouter

0628198169

Immanuella Wouter

Miscarriage Counseling and Therapy

Hello, my name is Immanuella. I work as a coach and therapist with women who have experienced a loss, such as a miscarriage or stillbirth. Having experienced a loss myself, I know how important it is to receive the right support during such a life-changing time. No matter how early or advanced the pregnancy was, every baby deserves attention and love.

After completing my bachelor’s degree in psychotherapy, I went on to specialize in this area. I’ve conducted research and completed training to become a miscarriage coach. This, combined with my deep love and respect for the field and for women, makes my support unique and personalized.

Have you experienced a stillbirth or miscarriage and feel that you need help processing this loss? Then schedule a free trial session. That way, we can discuss your situation together and see if you feel comfortable enough with me to continue working together.