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May 6, 2026International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics

Reproducing Guilt: Challenging the “Inappropriateness” of Guilt after Pregnancy Loss

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DADorian AccoeVAVictoria AdkinsERElizabeth Chloe Romanis

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Overview

This article reveals feelings of guilt in pregnancy loss cases, suggesting societal norms shape these emotions.

Key Points

  • To explore and critique the experience of guilt related to pregnancy loss.
  • Analyzed personal experiences of guilt post-pregnancy loss events.
  • Critiqued philosophical perspectives on guilt, focusing on Thomas Scanlon's theories.
  • Investigated sociopolitical expectations surrounding pregnancy-related guilt.
  • Identified societal norms that provoke feelings of guilt after pregnancy loss.
  • Challenged the notion that guilt in these contexts is inappropriate or misplaced.
  • Highlighted the need to address the norms that contribute to guilt feelings.

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Accoe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fa983604f884e66b531f31https://doi.org/10.3138/ijfab-2025-0006
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