Synopses & Reviews
Because of its wide scope (infertility, miscarriage, sudden infant death, abortion, release to adoption; emotional disappointments including handicapped babies, cesareans, premature or traumatic birth; and help for grieving children), this book will help parents and care-givers understand the great burden of all loss experience. American Baby's Childbirth Educator
About the Author
CLAUDIA PANUTHOS is founder and director of Offspring, a childbirth counselling center. She is the author of many books, including Transformation Through Birth.CATHERINE ROMEO, former co-director of Offspring, is a director of Birthchoice, a frequent lecturer, a La Leche League leader, certified childbirth educator, labor attendant, and therapist.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Peggy O'Mara McMahon
Preface
Personal Inspiration: Journey Through Loss
The Millions in Mourning
Others Who Grieve
The Voice of Grief
The Physical Impact of Childbearing Loss
Restoring Physical Health
Nutritional Needs
Our Mental Attitudes: The Key to Recovery
The Emotional Aspects of Mourning: The Grieving Heart
Letting Go: Releasing Emotion, Suffering, and Pain
Suffer the Little Children
Spiritual Resolution
Transformed!
Bibliography
Index