This that you are feeling? That's grief (with a side of anxiety)

Canceled fertility cycles, face-to-face appointments, bodywork sessions, baby showers, having as many people as you want at your birth, a postpartum period surrounded by a loving village… These are just a few of the anticipated experiences you may have lost during these times. And all that loss can be bringing up a lot of grief. So, how can you work with your body to process that grief, along with the anxiety and fear you may be carrying? Will all this result in trauma? Parijat Deshpande has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-grief-anxiety-pregnancy-COVIDGo to birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding and use the code Birthful for 15% off their breastfeeding course.Want to share your COVID birth story? Click to fill our form.Check out our Birthful.com/COVID resource page.Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests! Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY)Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY) Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: acorns.com/birthful * Go to acorns.com/birthful to start investing for your future today! * Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/BIRTHFUL Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands