Coping with the
Heartache of
a Miscarriage.
With this powerful
image of an embryo still inside the
womb,
I tried to capture the heartbreak some of us
have
had.
The round shape of the drumhead
even more emphasizes the 'protection' of
the
womb.
Second picture:
Working on my latest paintings in my new
studio.
Many parents are surprised by the emotions
they feel after a miscarriage.
They often
feel
shock and disbelief.
Life seems unreal for
a
time.
They express depression, anger
(directed
at themselves, their mates, a doctor, God, or
even life in general), guilt, irritability, lack of
interest in normal activities, sadness.
Many experience irregularities in sleeping or
eating.
For a while some feel anger or
sadness in the
presence of babies or pregnant women.
There is really no answer to the question why.
There are certain specific medical
problems we know of that cause miscarriages
and stillbirths.
In many cases, especially
in the first few months, we attribute the fault
to some kind of chromosomal abnormality in
the fetus.
Those that occur later in the
pregnancy when the baby appears normal are
often attributed to some maternal factor, such
as uterine abnormalities.
But in the vast majority of cases, there is no
obvious reason.
“I will not leave you comfortless. …
Peace
I leave with you,
my peace I give unto
you:
not as the world giveth, give I unto you.
Let
not your heart be troubled,
neither let it
be
afraid.”
(John 14:18, 27.)
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39 Comments
Jan van Baarle 26 Nov 2009
wonderful and emptionalkath nepia 12 Nov 2009
AGREE 100% WITH LAUREL..SUPERB WORK..KLaurel Talabere 10 Nov 2009
This is a powerful image. Recently, I had two unrelated members of my family experience tragic miscarriages. It's much more common than many people realize, but it is still and always an event that brings much sadness and grief.nikos kanellos 08 Nov 2009
Olga, this is so touching paintingKathryn McEwen 07 Nov 2009
ALL THESE ARE PRECIOUS...IT'S SO WONDERFUL THAT YOU USE YOUR TALENT TO HELP PEOPLESeth Weaver 06 Nov 2009
A wonderful work for so many of us who have lost a child. Bravo Olga!Ann Fawssett-Atkin 04 Nov 2009
Brilliant work OlgaBev Chudey 04 Nov 2009
Very sad but beautifully done!KC CHANG 04 Nov 2009
GREAT WORK!Julia Scorupsky 04 Nov 2009
Veru tragic image indeed, Olga!Robin Foss 04 Nov 2009
Very well done.Thom Roslan 04 Nov 2009
Beautifully "Shared" Olga.....Love the colors you used.....Looks great on the easel.surekha rao 03 Nov 2009
Thanks for sharing this fabulous work Olga! Certainly very painful to to lose a precious part from oneself or even share other person's experience...lillianhibiscus 03 Nov 2009
Heartbreaking.Anonymous Guest 03 Nov 2009
I love your art room.Frank Maguire 03 Nov 2009
Very sad painting Olga.Francis Rivera 03 Nov 2009
This is so full of meaning...very beautiful! ^_^David Holcombe 03 Nov 2009
Miscarriages are often perceived as deaths by the mothers. There has to be a grieving process and a painting is a perfect vehicle.Marika Antal 03 Nov 2009
so sorry to see something like that...leny hendrickx 03 Nov 2009
ik ben er stil van!! beautyful picture and words !!thea walstra 03 Nov 2009
It is very beautiful and touching Olga. Awesome workAlberto D'Assumpcao 03 Nov 2009
Fantastic work and colours, Olga!Stanley Layman 03 Nov 2009
Power in art is well expressed!Heli Aarniranta 03 Nov 2009
Nice tosee it ready-excellent presentation. The soul knows why life IS..Petra Wohlwerth 03 Nov 2009
Very true words and a good and powerful painting.Mary Janosik 03 Nov 2009
Anon was me....sorry about that!!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 03 Nov 2009
so actual. so touching, so very heavy for me....Anonymous Guest 03 Nov 2009
Powerful and so sad... Having gone thru this unbelievable pain twice, I know the mixed emotions that come with losing an unborn child. Later, I was blessed with two healthy children, now adults, that are the lights of my life!! Thank you for sharing this amazing piece and the place it was created!!Nira Dabush 03 Nov 2009
Excellent subject to deal with , Olga. Fantastic work... Thanks for sharing with your studio & works in progress.Cynthia DeMaio 03 Nov 2009
Very powefull Olga, I myself have had four miscarraiges. The canvas shape you used, was just perfect for this piece.Ai Shan 03 Nov 2009
Such a powerful artwork, Olga!Anna Marie Fritz 03 Nov 2009
Such a poignant presentation! Well done, Olga!!!Annette Labedzki 03 Nov 2009
wow, how sad..I remember when my baby was born the family beside me in the hospital had a still born baby..I felt so sad for them and so lucky to have my healthy baby boy!Loredana 03 Nov 2009
Olga this is very beautifully done and very touching :Sharon Gonzalez 03 Nov 2009
BOTH OF THESE SHOTS ARE WONDERFUL, OLGA. ONE NEVER EVER FORGETS OR STOPS THINKING ABOUT AN UNBORN CHILD LOST NO MATTER HOW MUCH TIME PASSES. YOUR PAINTING IS AWESOME.José Fortunato 03 Nov 2009
Only a loving mother could, in such a talented way, show her inner feelings for the wonder of giving and carrying life !jamie winter 03 Nov 2009
you have captured the heartbreak some of us have had, in this incredible piece of art, Olga. thankyou.Stefani Wehner 03 Nov 2009
wonderful work and words, Olga!Anneke Hut 03 Nov 2009
Bijzonder gevoelig schilderij, heel mooi gedaan, Olga!