Author

Davis, Deborah L.

Place of Publication

Golden, CO

Publisher

Fulcrum Publishing

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Softcover; 417 p.

Subject

Infant Mortality

Death and Dying

Grief. Bereavement

Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage

Abstract

The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Third Edition offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair during and after such a tragedy. In this new and updated edition, Deborah Davis encourages grieving and 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.

ISBN

9781936218240

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 580 DAV 2016

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Author

Campbell, Cathy

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Hardcover; [40p.]

Subject

Infant Mortality

Children - Coping with Death and Dying

Abstract

Ellen's new baby brother Stewart has been 'lost'. Ellen looks in all the cupboards for Stewart, and even in the washing machine - then her family help her understand that Stewart has died and isn't going to come back. Together they plant a tree for Stewart, so they will always have a place to remember him.

A therapeutic children's book for explaining sibling loss to young children, colourfully illustrated to emphasize focusing on the happy memories of a lost child. The book ends with a guide to bereavement for children written by qualified clinicians.

ISBN

9781785923999

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

PICTURE GK 580 CAM 2018

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Author

Schwiebert, Pat

Taylor, Pat

Place of Publication

Portland, OR

Publisher

Grief Watch

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

20 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 26 cm

Subject

Infant Mortality

Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage

Children and Grief

Sibling Relationships

Abstract

This children's book, from the author and illustrator of the award-winning and best-selling Tear Soup, both directly addresses the issues that children may face over the loss of an unborn child and also gives parents practical and sensitive advice to help their children cope with the death.

Recommended for children ages 2 and over.

ISBN

9780972424110

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 580 SCH 2003

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Alternate Title

Where is our baby?

Author

Oldfield, Valerie

Place of Publication

[Bloomington, IN]

Publisher

Xlibris

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

23 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm

Subject

Infant Mortality

Abstract

A little boy is trying to make sense of the confusion surrounding the death of his baby sister. He must ask questions to the adults around him and find a way to interpret the things they do and say in order to find his own sense of peace.

ISBN

9781499048025

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 580 OLD 2014

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