Reassurance for parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair after a miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death.
Most importantly, parents facing the death of a baby will find necessary support in this gentle guide. If reading this book moves you to cry, try to accept this reaction. Your tears merge with those of other grieving parents.
Added to this edition is new information on issues such as the death of one or more babies from a multiple birth, pregnancy interruption and the questioning of aggressive medical intervention.
Stillbirth is always a devastating shock, a heartbreaking collision of birth and death that leaves parents helpless. In this accessible book, you will find comfort and ideas for affirming and honoring your precious baby's life.
"Empty arms is a unique and encouraging book that reaches out to all who have been touched by infant death or miscarriage. With compassion and sensitivity, the author offers practical...
With this book I was no longer a square peg trying to fit into a round hole.ā Jeanette Siebels, after infant death
A Silent Sorrow has long been considered the "bible" for families seeking emotional and practical support after a pregnancy loss.
Life is never the same in the wake of the loss, but a new normal is possible. The book will be a welcome resource for families who have lost a child, as well as for those seeking to care for them in their traumatic grief.
Now with updated content. āIām not picking up a heartbeat.ā These are the most dreaded words an expectant mother can hear.
When Your Child Dies provides grief-stricken parents with the tools to navigate the grieving process and addresses the challenges of the intrusion of the media, the justice system, medical system and coroners.
I remember him saying, 'There is no rush, we can absolutely start when you are ready, and not before.' Like with most things in recent weeks, I wanted to get going, to make sure it was over. I have no idea why, but it was almost as if I ...