Let others know that you need to do so, and that it is all right. Friends and relatives may want to ease your pain but may not know how to help. Let them know what would be helpful to you. Crying is an acceptable and healthy expression of grief. Do not be afraid to cry.
Guilt is also a normal reaction.
Express and share these feelings and learn to forgive yourself. Anger is another common reaction to loss, and it must also be expressed and shared. Other responses to your baby's death may include appetite loss or overeating, sleeplessness or too much sleep, and sexual difficulties. Parents also sometimes find that they have little energy and experience difficulty with concentration. Parents may feel that they have nothing to live for and may think about a release from the intense pain.