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Climate Anxiety Fuels Family Planning Decisions and Grief

1/11/2026

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Story summary

A woman with two healthy children faces climate anxiety about having a third child, leading to a termination of a pregnancy and later a miscarriage.
Counseling helps her process grief and understand her sadness and regret.
Dr. Jo Stubley emphasizes processing grief and exploring the motivations behind wanting another child, noting acceptance comes with time.
The discussion shows climate anxiety can influence decisions about starting or expanding a family.

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Story summary

A woman with two healthy children faces climate anxiety about having a third child, leading to a termination of a pregnancy and later a miscarriage.
Counseling helps her process grief and understand her sadness and regret.
Dr. Jo Stubley emphasizes processing grief and exploring the motivations behind wanting another child, noting acceptance comes with time.
The discussion shows climate anxiety can influence decisions about starting or expanding a family.