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JUMP TO: Miscarriage - Pregnancy Loss - Personal Stories - Poetry on Loss - Books on Grieving - Books for Siblings - Subsequent Pregnancy - Books for Educators - Fertility
Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream |
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 | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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 | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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. | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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 | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
Miscarriage: Sharing the Grief, Facing the Pain, and Healing the Wounds |
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. | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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 | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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 | ≈ Click for more info: 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 | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
How to Prevent Miscarriage and Other Crises of Pregnancy |
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 | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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 | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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 | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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. | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs by Christine Mouler, 1990 - A good book that discusses the emotional consequences of miscarriages. PB | ≈ Click for more info: US | CA | UK
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.
JUMP TO: Miscarriage - Pregnancy Loss - Personal Stories - Poetry on Loss - Books on Grieving - Books for Siblings - Subsequent Pregnancy - Books for Educators - Fertility
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CODES:
• 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
RESOURCE ADDRESSES:
• 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 © - Shattered Dreams, reprinted with permission.
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