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MISCARRIAGE
 Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream » Buy US | CA | UK |
Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream by Sherokee Ilse and Linda Burns, 1985 - Provides medical information and emotional support; a compelling, insightful perspective. ICEA, CC, PILC, PB
Coping With a Miscarriage by Hank Pizer - Christine O'Brien, 1981 - Provides information on both physical and emotional aspects of miscarriage; includes glossary of medical and scientific terms commonly used. ICEA, B&L
Miscarriage by Ann Oakley, Ann McPherson and Helen Roberts, 1984 - This book covers the medical and emotional aspects of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. There are also several chapters on possible treatments and trying again.
Miscarriage: A Book for Parents Experiencing Fetal Death by Marvin and Joy Johnson, 1983 - 24-pg. booklet affirms the grief of miscarriage, deals with the parent's feelings, presents ways to memorialize the baby, and gives helpful coping tips. B&L, CC, CF
Miscarriage: The Facts by Gillian C.L. Lachelin - Provides understanding of the events of early pregnancy and factors that adversely affect the embryo. Causes and preventive treatments discussed. Advice on future pregnancies.
Miscarriage: Sharing the Grief, Sharing the Pain, Healing the Wounds by Walter Williamson, 1987 - Written from a husband and father's viewpoint, designed to provide support and comfort. ICEA, PB
Hidden Loss: Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy by Valerie Hey, Catherine Itzin, Lesley Saunders and Mary Anne Speakman (Eds.), 1989 - Offers personal accounts followed by a feminist analysis of the experience of miscarriage in our society. Recognizes these losses as bereavement, and offers techniques to aide the healing process. Also provides info. on causes of miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies. PB
 How to Prevent Miscarriage and Other Crises of Pregnancy: A Leading High-Risk Doctor's Prescription for Carrying Your Baby to Term » Buy US | CA | UK |
Miscarriage by Margaret Leroy, 1988 - Based on the experiences of the 1000's of women a year who contact the Miscarriage Association (England). Also provides comprehensive medical information and emotional support for women and their families. PB
Preventing Miscarriage: The Good News by Jonathan Scher, MD. and Carol Dix, 1990 - An excellent book outlining the possible causes of miscarriages. In particular would be of interest to those women who have had multiple losses. ICEA, PB
How to Prevent a Miscarriage and Other Crisis of Pregnancy by Stefan Semchyshyn, MD and Carol Colman, 1989 - This book offers hope to those who have experienced pregnancy losses, also covers the causes of miscarriages and the possible signs of miscarriage. ICEA, PB
Mothers of Thyme: Customs and Rituals of Infertility and Miscarriage by Janet Sha, 1990 - This is a look at infertility and pregnancy loss through the eyes of experienced couples. The author has drawn anecdotes from house-hold companions, midwifery and medical books, legends and folklore to produce this unique collection. ICEA, PB
Mourning a Miscarriage by Michaelene and Linus Mundy - A blend of information and inspiration, modern psychology and religion - aims at helping those who hurt in mind, body and spirit.
Coping With a Miscarriage by Othneil J. Seiden, MD. and M.J. Timmons, RN. - Emotional support handbook and practical step-by-step approach to coping with miscarriage.
Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs by Christine Mouler, 1990 - A good book that discusses the emotional consequences of miscarriages. PB
So Few Memories, So Much Love
by Shattered Dreams
- An exquisitively detailed baby memory book. Specially created to help you record the events prior to, during and following the loss of your baby. Helps you work through the process of grief and pain of loss. Offers a place to express your thoughts and feelings about your loss. Embraces the importance of mourning your baby. Promotes positive resolution of your grief. Available for $8.95 through Born to Love.
 When a Baby Dies: A Handbook for Healing and Helping » Buy US | CA | UK |
PREGNANCY LOSS
Death of a Dream by Donna and Roger Ewy, 1984 - Miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn loss. Useful information about the grieving process for parent and professionals who faced ended pregnancy. ICEA, B&L
Ended Beginnings by Claudia Panuthos and Catherine Romeo, 1984 - An excellent book for anyone who may encounter pregnancy-related loss. Realistic suggestions are helpful in restoring physical, mental emotional and spiritual health, transforming the grieving heart. ICEA, B&L, PB
Ocaso Sin Aurora by Marta Steifel Ayla and Marie C. Ford - A guide for Spanish-speaking families who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. PILC, CC
When Pregnancy Fails by Susan Borg and Judith Lasker, 1981 - A deeply moving book about birth and tragedies, written by women who, themselves, grieved for lost children. ICEA, B&L, PB
When a Baby Dies: A Handbook for Healing and Helping by Rana K. Limbo and Sara Rich Wheeler, 1986 - This book was written for parents who experience a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death and the professionals who care for them. Included are check-lists and practical suggestions on how to provide sensitive care and support to families during time of crisis. ICEA, R
After a Loss in Pregnancy by Nancy Berezin, 1982 - This book not only describes parents' common thoughts and emotions, but explains stages and symptoms of grief: lists U.S. support groups and a bibliography. ICEA
Surviving Pregnancy Loss: A Complete Sourcebook for Women and Their Families by Rochelle Friedman and Bonnie Gradstein, 1982 - Covers many types of losses, their emotional impact, people close to the grievers and future options. ICEA, B&L, PB
The Other Side of Pregnancy: Coping with Miscarriage and Stillbirth by Sherry Lynn Mims Jimenez, 1982 - Offers help to both parents and professionals on how to cope with pregnancy loss. Includes personal accounts, chapter for professionals and a section on myths surrounding miscarriage. PB
 Empty Arms: Coping After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death » Buy US | CA | UK |
Silent Birth.....When Your Baby Dies by Sharon Covington, 1986 - Booklet for couples who have a perinatal loss. B&L, ICEA
A Beginning by Nancy Malcom and Bonnie Wooten, 1984 - For parents experiencing the death of a wished-for child through miscarriage, abortion for genetic reasons, stillbirth or early death. Contains resource list of Canadian support groups. CC, Women's College Hospital, 60 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, ON, CBS
Pregnancy Loss: Medical Therapeutics and Practical Considerations by James R. Woods, Jr. MD and Jenifer L. Esposito (Eds.), 1987 - Although this book is geared for professionals, from obstetricians to funeral directors, it gives a good overview of what causes pregnancy loss and the importance of professionals to recognize the loss. A book you might want to bring to your own doctor's attention.
Beyond Heartache by Mari Hanes, with Jack Hayford, 1984 - A Christian perspective with many quotes from the Bible dealing with pregnancy losses of all types, as well as neonatal death. Includes some helpful do's and don'ts for others who are close to those who have experienced a pregnancy loss.
Empty Arms: Coping After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death by Sherokee Ilse, 1990 - A guide to help parents and loved ones cope with miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death. ICEA, PILC, PB
Death of a Twin: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant Death from P.O.M.B.A.
Feelings: About the Loss of a Baby by Gael Jarret - For parents who experience the significant loss of newborn death, miscarriage or SIDS. Facilitates use of a support system as well as fostering communication.
Paternal Loss of a Child by Therese A. Rando - Unique issues and impact of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. Filled with practical advice and tips on what to expect, and what to do to make things a little easier. PB
PERSONAL STORIES
Nothing to Cry About by Barbara J. Berg, 1981 - Novel about a young woman who waits till her late twenties to plan a child, only to suffer a late miscarriage, a difficult 2nd pregnancy which results in a stillbirth, but does go on to deliver a health baby 3rd time round.
Having Your First Baby After Thirty: A Personal Journey from Infertility by Elizabeth Fuller, 1983 - Her own story, from the work-up, temp. charts, fertility drugs to laparoscopy, two miscarriages, amniocentisis and childbirth classes.
Will I Ever Be a Mother? by Grandin - One mother's personal story through several miscarriages.
Mother less Child by Jacquelyn Mitchard, 1985 - A personal story of a woman who has an ectopic pregnancy and then faces the turmoil of infertility. Eventually she and her husband adopt an infant son.
Tender Miscarriage: An Epiphany by Paula Saffire, 1989 - A story of the author's personal tragedy and how she seeks to transform the pain, grief and loss into a personal Epiphany. ICEA
Handling the Heartbreak of Miscarriage by Nancy Rue - Sensitively written personal account of how she found healing and growth from the tragedy of miscarriage, written from a Christian perspective. CBS
Journey to Motherhood: One Woman's Story of Triumph over Miscarriage by Alison Freeland, 1990 - One woman's true story of becoming a mother of a health baby after 3 miscarriages. ICEA, PB
Limit of Miracles: Poems About the Loss of Babies edited by M. Cohen, 1985 - Poignant and sensitive poems give consoling affirmations for those suffering a pregnancy loss. B&L, PB
Tiny Baby: Poetry on Miscarriage by PILC Parents - A tender, moving collection of poems written by parents who have experienced a miscarriage. It validates the importance of birth and the uniqueness of every unborn baby. PILC
Poetry Reading cassette by Marion Cohen - One hour of poetry on newborn loss, miscarriage and living with chronic illness. From Child Care Info. Cr., 532 Settlers Landing Rd. Hampton, VA.
Counting to Zero: Poems on Repeated Miscarriages by Marion Cohen - Book of miscarriage poems. From Centre for Thantology, Robert Halpern, 391 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217
The Anguish of Loss by Julie Frisch, 1988 - The realities of life and loss confronted in a direct and emotional manner through sculpture and poetry. ICEA, PB
Good Mourning: Help and Understanding in Time of Pregnancy Loss by Judith Gordon and Nancy Gordon DeHammer, 1990 - A compassionate, creative approach to health resolution of grief and acceptance of pregnancy loss. Tips on journal-keeping and it's therapeutic value. Written from a Christian perspective. To order $8.95 from Word Publishing, Inc., 5221 N. O'Connor Blvd., Suite 1000, Irving, TX 75039.
Motherhood and Mourning: Perinatal Death by Larry G. Peppers and Ronald J. Knapp, 1980 - Common characteristics of grieving mothers. The stages of grief and problems in relationships, subsequent pregnancies and community support. PB
An Ambitious Sort of Grief: Diary of Pregnancy and Neonatal Loss by Marion Cohen - 120 page book expressing the many aspects of a mother's bereavement, grief and recovery. PILC, PB
Free to Grieve: Healing and Encouragement for Those Who Have Experienced the Physical, Mental and Emotional Trauma of Miscarriage and Stillbirth by Maureen Rank - The author, herself a bereaved parent, offers guidance to the grieving and help toward the future. Written from a Christian perspective, the book includes the latest in medical technology. PILC, CBS
Don't Take My Grief Away: What to Do When You Lose a Loved One by Doug Manning - An excellent resource which encourages people to permit bereaved persons to "have" their grief, because they've earned it and it's vital to their healing process. PILC, CC
Planning a Precious Goodbye for Babies After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death by Sherokee Ilse and Susan Erling. - A unique booklet on planning a meaningful funeral or memorial service for a baby. Contains detailed burial and cremation information, sample services, suggested readings and songs. deRuyter-Nelson Publications and Wintergreen Press
Mourning Unlived Lives: A Psychological Study of Childbearing Loss by Judith Savage, 1989 - Based on the author's years of professional study on bereavement, this book reviews the established work in the field of childbearing loss. ICEA, PB
The Bereaved Parent by Harriet Sarnoff Schiff, 1978 - Day-to-day decisions and hardships are confronted practically and with consolation. For parents and those who want to help them. ICEA, PB
Hope for the Bereaved: Understanding, Coping and Growing Through Grief by Therese S. Schoeneck - A handbook of helpful articles written by bereaved people for bereaved people and those who want to help them.
Grieving and Healing by Marty Deming and Nancy Comelco - Ways of clearing past pregnancy and childbirth traumas.
How to Say Good-Bye by Joanne Smith and Judy Biggs, 1990 - A manual with many practical and clearly presented steps through the healing process. To order: $9.95 from Aglow Publications, P.O. Box 1548, Lynnwood, WA 98046
Thumpy's Story: A Story of Love & Grief Shared by Thumpy the Bunny by Nancy Dodge - A colourful book of Thumpy the bunny's grief over the death of his sister Bun. It encourages children to discuss their feelings in a warm, sensitive way. PILC, PB
Where's Jess?: For Children Who Have a Brother or Sister Die by Centering Corp. - The grief of surviving brothers and sisters is explored with valuable coping tips included for children and parents. PILC, CC, PB
No New Baby: For Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister Die Before Birth by Marilyn Gryte - For youngsters whose mommy miscarries, this very tender book explains how you're not to blame, how we don't always have answers, and that it's OK to be sad and ask questions. CC
Our Baby Died. Why? by Susan and Jake Erling - For children . . . an honest accounting of a bereaved brother's feelings, questions, and fears about the death of his sibling. deRuyter-Nelson Publications and Wintergreen Press
Answers to a Child's Questions About Death by Peter Stillman, 1979 - Designed to help younger children cope in healthy, intelligent ways with the shock of a loved one's death. ICEA
Comfort Me Mommy, I'm Hurting by Diane Stephenson - Story of a young child's excitement waiting for the birth of a baby, followed by grief, anger, hurt, then ultimate acceptance of the sudden death of his unborn brother.
Still To Be Born: a Guide for Bereaved Parents Who are Making Decisions About Their Future by Pat and Kirk Schwiebert, 1986 - Contains help for parents faced with decisions about the future. How parents decided when to get pregnant again, their feelings about their unborn child, during labour and bonding after birth. ICEA, B&L, CC, PILC
What Next? by Sherokee Ilse and Susan Erling - This booklet examines the choices and options available to couples after a pregnancy or infant loss. Contains information on subsequent pregnancy, adoption and child-free living. deRuyter-Nelson Publications and Wintergreen Press
The Shadow Of An Angel: A Diary of a Subsequent Pregnancy Following Neo-Natal Loss by Marion Cohen - From the trauma or neonatal loss and subsequent pregnancy to the heights of ultimate success. PILC
Your Next Baby by Centering Corporation - For parents and families who experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death and are now expecting again. CC
Presenting Unexpected Outcomes: A Childbirth Educator's Guide by Sherokee Ilse - Unique perspective on the importance of including grief and the unexpected in all childbirth classes. PILC, ICEA
A Guide to Resources in Perinatal Bereavement by N.C.E.M.C.H. - Provides information about selected resources and programs for professionals working with parents suffering miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death.
Health Provider's Manual for Helping After Perinatal Death by H.A.N.D. of Santa Clara County, 1988 - A resource network for information on perinatal loss. ICEA
Helping Families With Miscarriage and Newborn Loss by Kris Crawford, Ph.D and Mary G. Schuman, ACSW. - Provides excellent information and another approach to starting a support group. Order (prepaid), cheques payable to L.C.P.A. for $10.95 (US) each plus $2.00 shipping. Send to L.C.P.A., 3060 Packard, Suite F, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Listen to Your Body by Neils Lauersen, MD. and Eileen Stukane, 1985 - A gynecologist answers women's most intimate questions. Chapters on infertility, endometriosis, miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.
Trying to Conceive: True Stories of How Couples Overcame Infertility by Michaela Ryan - Talks about feelings, dealing with others, what a work-up is all about, doctor-patient relationships, terminology and other books to read. CC, B&L
Understanding: A Guide to Impaired Fertility for Family and Friends by Patricia Irwin Johnston - Gentle work for infertile couples. Non-technical exploration of grief. CC
Getting Pregnant! by Melvin J. Frisch, MD. and Gayle Rapoport - This book is made up of over 1,000 questions and answers about fertility problems and how to have a baby. It is written in clear and understandable language and covers all the latest techniques. PB
A Stairstep Approach to Fertility by Margot Edwards, 1989 - Defines possible causes of male and female infertility and non-invasive treatments that, in selected cases, may help to provide a safer, saner way to conceive. Recommended readings, resources, glossary and index. ICEA, PB
Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant: Overcoming Infertility and Managing Your High-Risk Pregnancy by Doris Rapp - A guide to infertility and high risk pregnancy. PB
Getting Around the Boulder in the Road: Using Imagery to Cope with Fertility Problems by Aline P. Zoldbrod, PhD. - An insightful, practical tool that enables people by giving them an opportunity to do something for themselves at a time when they feel they have little control. To order, send $5.00 to Aline Zoldbrod, 12 Rumford Road, Lexington, MA. 02173.
• CC - Centering Corp.
• CF - Compassionate Friends
• ICEA - ICEA Bookcentre
• B&L - Birth and Life Bookstore
• PILC - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Centre
• R - Resolve Through Sharing
• CBS - Compassionate Book Service
• PB - Parentbooks
• Centering Corporation, Box 3367, Omaha, NEB, 68103-0367
• Compassionate Friends (USA), P.O. Box 1347, Oakbrook, IL. 60521
• Compassionate Friends/ Les Amis Compatissants of/Du Canada, National Canadian Office, 685 William Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0Z2 (204)787-2460
• ICEA Bookstore, P.O. Box 20048, Minneapolis, MN 55420
• Birth and Life Bookstore, P.O. Box 70635, Seattle, WA 98017-0625
• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Centre, #22 - 1415 East Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN. 55391
• Parentbooks, 201 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1H6
• Compassionate Book Service, 216 Via Monte, Walnut Creek, CA. 94598
• RESOLVE, INC., 5 Water Street, Arlington, MA 02174
• SHARE, c/o Sister Jane Marie Lamb, St. John's Hospital, 800 Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702
• UNITE - Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
• Resolve Thru Sharing, Gundersen/Lutheran Medical Centre, 1910 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
• Infertility Awareness Association of Canada, #104 - 1785 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3Y6 (613)738-8968
• The Compassionate Friends Sibling National Newsletter, P.O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, Illinois 60522-3696
• Miscarriage Association Newsletter, 18 Stonebrook Close, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4TP, Yorkshire, England
• Support After Termination for Abnormality (SAFTA), 22 Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H0EP, England
• Center for Loss in Multiple Birth, Jean Kollantai, " Our Newsletter", P.O. Box 1064, Palmer, Alaska 99645 (907)746-6123 e-mail:
climb@pobox.alaska.net Web-site:
www.climb-support.org
• Pen Parents, c/o Maribeth Wilder Doerr, P.O. Box 8738, Reno, NV 89507-8736 (702)826-7332
(Many of the books mentioned are also available
through the Interloan program from your local Public Library. )
Copyright © 1991-2001 - Shattered Dreams, reprinted with permission.
This article compliments of Born to Love.
Other articles that might be of interest:
• Miscarriage Article Index
• Shattered Dreams Book-List
• Shattered Dreams Back Issue List
• Poetry of Loss
• Miscarriage: So Terribly Empty
• Death of a Dream
• My Babies, Never-To-Be-Known
• Am I a Mother?
• Miscarriage: Why Grieve?
• What a Shock! Anger?
• Emptiness
• Waiting
• Miscarriage IS a Real Loss
• Subsequent Pregnancy
• Shattered Dreams: To a Subsequent Child
• Multiple Losses
• How Do You Manage?
• Sharing
• Understanding
• How Do You Maintain HOPE?
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