| Extant literature in the field of pregnancy loss has examined the relations between loss andpsychological adjustment. Some evidence suggests that the gestational age of the lost pregnancy may impact social and institutional support, as well as women’s experience of psychological symptoms following loss. The present study examined the potentially buffering role of perceived social and healthcare support on the relation between gestational age and symptoms of depression, grief, trauma, and anxiety. Sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics werealso examined. Recruitment and data collection of 149 participants (76 experienced miscarriage,73 stillbirth) occurred via Amazon Mechanical Turk. Among women who experienced miscarriage, moderation analyses revealed a buffering effect of perceived social support on all symptoms of psychological adjustment. No significant relations were found with regard to perceived healthcare support. Women who experienced miscarriage were older in age, and maternal age served as an important covariate in most study models. These findings highlight the need for broad screening of psychological symptoms following pregnancy loss, as well as the provision of social support to facilitate adjustment. Additional practical implications and directions for future research are highlighted.Key Words: pregnancy loss; miscarriage; stillbirth; depression; grief; trauma; anxiety |