‘I Don’t Even Know What to Say…’

A Sharable Suggestion Card

Even though pregnancy and infant loss is extremely common, it is rarely discussed. It’s normal to feel like you can’t find the ‘right’ words to say - but some well-meaning words can hurt much more than heal.

The graphic shown is a very, very short list of examples sharing what may be better to say vs. what could cause more harm than intended.

For a more extensive list, please visit the ‘Support of Friends’ portion of this website by Amy Wright-Glenn. She is a wonderful educator and incredible person to learn from.

When you click on the file, you will be taken to a printable PDF. This may be helpful to pass out to family and friends. Remember, these phrases may not apply to everyone and I certainly encourage you to consider how the person you love may best respond; I simply hope this is a good starting point.