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GRIEVING LOSS - MISCARRIAGE OR PERINATAL

Miscarriage
Allen, Marie, Ph.D. & Marks, Shelly, M.S.
Women sharing from the heart.  Support and advice based on author’s own experience and women interviewed.
Parents
John Wiley & Sons, 1993

Silent Birth...If Your Baby Dies (pamphlet)
Covington, Sharon N., MSW, LCSW
Intended for couples who have lost a baby during pregnancy, labor, or shortly after birth.  Can provide medical caregivers, family, and friends with an understanding.
Adults
Fairview Press, 2004

Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby
Davis, Deborah L.
Psychology of adjustment, parent and children, concerning bereavement over perinatal death.
Adults
Fulcrum, 1996

Our Baby Died.  Why?
Erling, Jake, & Erling, S.
This is a book children can read, draw, or color in as they go through the story of a boy whose brother is stillborn.  Later his family has twins.
Ages 4-10
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Center, 1986

No New Baby
Gryte, Marilyn, & McClendon, Kristi
Children express feelings over loss after their mom’s miscarriage.
Ages 5-8
Centering Corporation, 1991

Silent Sorrow
Kohn, Ingrid, MSW & Mottit, Perry-Lynn
Covers pregnancy loss—guidance and support for mother and whole family. Considered “bible” for families seeking support.
Adults
Brunner-Routledge, 2000

When a Baby Dies
Kohner, Nancy and Alix Henley
Discusses the experience of late miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death. Letters and interviews with bereaved parents and also explains medical and hospital practices.
Adults
Brunner-Routledge, 2001

Remembering With Love
Levange, Elizabeth & Sherokee, Ilse
Messages of hope for the first year of grieving and beyond, including meditation exercises.
Adults
Fairview Press, 1996

Ended Beginnings
Panuthos, Claudia & Romeo, Catherine
Healing Childbearing Losses.  Wide scope including infertility, miscarriage, SIDS, abortion, release for adoption, handicapped babies, Cesarean, premature/traumatic birth, and help for grieving siblings.
Parents
Bergin & Garvey, 1984

Free to Grieve
Rank, Maureen
Healing and encouragement for those who have experienced the physical, mental and emotional trauma of miscarriage and stillbirth.  Helps those in sorrow to move towards healing.
Adults
Bethamy, 2004

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Fiction Books for Children to Read Alone or with Adults
Nonfiction Books for Children & Families
Loss of a Grandparent
Intermediate and Junior High
Book for Teens
Suicide, Homicide, 9-11, & Other Trauma
Death of a Partner
General
Professional
Workbooks Dealing with Death
Other Media