Miscarriage:zoom on these stars who dared to talk about it to break the taboo

While one in four women faces a miscarriage during his life, the subject remained very taboo. Yet the figures are edifying, studies assure it, this tragedy concerns 12 to 24% of pregnancies, or approximately 200,000 women in France . A sadly frequent reality, which is a source of stigma and shame for many people. So much so that the subject is silenced. To make up for this lack, personalities well-known have decided to speak out and talk about their intimate experiences, regarding the miscarriage .

Miscarriage:these celebrities who dared to break the taboo testify

Like the artists Lilly Allen , Beyonce , by actress Gwyneth Paltrow , Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markel or more recently the star Chrissy Teign , many of them have dared to break the taboo by talking about their miscarriage to the general public, on their social networks or through interviews, songs or books. A way to heal her wounds, but also to show other women that they are not the only ones. Discover their poignant testimonies in our slideshow.

Miscarriage:a poorly handled drama

Because miscarriage is a common phenomenon , it is wrongly thought that the medical care is complete. Yet, even today, many women are asking for better emotional care . Because any miscarriage can be devastating and lead to psychological consequences important. This is why we speak of perinatal mourning . And precisely, a recent study published in the Journal of Obstetrics &Gynecology drew attention to the traumatic nature of a lost pregnancy. She revealed that 1 month after their miscarriage:29% of women suffered from post-traumatic stress , 24% had severe anxiety and 11% had developed moderate to severe depression . Nine months later, these symptoms were still there, very present. Hence the importance of a good psychological follow-up!

Miscarriage:what are the signs that should alert you?

When it comes to a miscarriage, some signs and symptoms do not cheat :

• vaginal bleeding :these may be light or profuse, irregular or unbroken, brownish in color or bright red;
• an expulsion of small brownish tissue through the vagina or blood clots;
• pains more or less constant in the lower back, or in the abdomen, with sometimes pelvic cramps similar to those felt during menstruation;
• shock symptoms :weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, fever, rapid heartbeat, nausea or vomiting. In this specific case, consult urgently!

In any case, if you have any of these symptoms that make you fear a miscarriage, see a doctor.

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