Hope After Loss: Navigating Rainbow Pregnancies

A “rainbow baby” is a baby born after pregnancy or infant loss—a symbol of beauty after a storm. But rainbow pregnancies often come with a complex mix of joy, fear, hope, and grief.

You may find yourself anxious about appointments, disconnected from the new pregnancy, or afraid to feel excited. These emotions are normal. You're not alone in feeling torn between mourning and anticipation.

It helps to name your fears, talk to your care providers, and build a support team that acknowledges your unique experience.

You can honor both babies—the one you lost and the one you’re carrying—through rituals, storytelling, or simply keeping space in your heart for both.

Your grief doesn’t cancel out your joy. And your joy doesn’t erase your grief. You’re allowed to feel it all.

This journey is yours—and there is beauty in walking it with tenderness.

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