A baby is a baby. That’s why a loss before birth, although it may not be as devastating as a loss during or after birth, is still a loss and may be grieved. This doesn’t mean, however, that a loss at any stage must be grieved. Some mothers may well be able to accept a miscarriage and go on with life without either resorting to denial or succumbing to grief. Some miscarriages are far less traumatic than others. Parents shouldn’t necessarily feel guilty for a lack of grief. Every situation is different, and every person handles loss differently.