Empty Cradle: Surviving the Death of Your Baby

Davis, Deborah L.

ISBN 10: 1555913024 / ISBN 13: 9781555913021

Edité par Fulcrum Publishing, 1996

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Synopsis :

The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair after such tragedy. Deborah Davis encourages grieving and makes suggestions for coping. This book strives to cover many different kinds of loss, including 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. There is also a special chapter for fathers as well as a chapter on "protective parenting" to help anxious parents enjoy their precious living children. Doctors, nurses, relatives, friends, and other support persons can gain special insight. 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.

A purpose of this book is to let bereaved parents know that they are not alone in their grief. With factual information and the words and insights of other bereaved parents, you can establish realistic expectations for your grief. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart is meant to help you through these difficult experiences by giving you things to think about, providing suggestions for coping and encouraging you to do what you need to survive your baby's death. Whether your baby dies recently or long ago, this information can be useful to you.

Présentation de l'éditeur: The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death affects families everywhere. The impact is great; the aftermath difficult. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt and despair. Deborah Davis, Ph.D., encourages grieving and makes suggestions for coping with the loss of a baby. Incisive comments from parents who have suffered through the death of a baby convincingly relay this message: """"You are not alone and you can survive."""" Doctors, nurses, family and friends who offering support will also benefit from this book.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Empty Cradle: Surviving the Death of Your ...
Éditeur : Fulcrum Publishing
Date d'édition : 1996
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good