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Honoring Grief: What to Say (and What Not to Say) After Pregnancy or Infant Loss

Honoring Grief: What to Say (and What Not to Say) After Pregnancy or Infant Loss

Update: 2025-10-09
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Grief after pregnancy or infant loss is often met with silence or words that miss the mark. In this episode, host Dr. Norbert Gleicher speaks with Dr. Simone Tomasi, consulting psychiatrist at CHR, about the power of language in supporting those who have experienced loss. Together, they explore what to say (and what not to say), how compassion can help families feel seen, and why holding space for grief is an essential part of healing. 

Brought to you by the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) on the Upper East Side of New York City. With over 40 years of experience and a history of innovation, CHR has been at the forefront of fertility care since the beginning.  

Our founder, Dr. Norbert Gleicher, reported the first successful transvaginal egg retrieval in human history, helping to shape the future of IVF as we know it today. CHR is known for tackling some of the most challenging fertility cases—especially women over 40 and those with diminished ovarian reserve—by offering highly individualized, evidence-based care when others often turn patients away. 

Our team has published more than 450 peer-reviewed research papers advancing reproductive medicine, reflecting our deep commitment not only to patient care but to the science that drives better outcomes. At CHR, you're never just a number. You're part of a community focused on giving you the personalized support, science, and hope you deserve. 

 

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Honoring Grief: What to Say (and What Not to Say) After Pregnancy or Infant Loss

Honoring Grief: What to Say (and What Not to Say) After Pregnancy or Infant Loss

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