title: The psychodynamics of spontaneous abortion.
abstract: Grieving following spontaneous abortion is common, but generally not recognized by family, friends, and professional caregivers. This article reviews the literature and identifies the characteristics of grief associated with early reproductive loss.
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000523:psychology*; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D010551:Personality; D011247:Pregnancy