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 When Hello Means Goodbye

By Pat Schwiebert & Paul Kirk. Very good read for immediately after your baby's diagnosis or loss. Gives you "permission" to grieve however you feel necessary, many experiences from other moms, encourages you to fully parent your baby in the brief time you may have together. This book is very short--it was designed to be read while in the hospital, so it's about 40 pages and includes photos, poems, and birth announcement ideas. Recommended by MSN Nicknametabris-G2, 4/2/2002.

 Still To Be Born

By Pat Schwiebert & Paul Kirk. A tremendously good guide for decision-making after the death of a baby, when to time the next pregnancy, how to know you're ready to accept a new baby into your heart, the emotions you may experience while trying to conceive and during a subsequent pregnancy as well as while parenting your next child. Contains poetry and stories from bereaved moms. About 100 pages, $6ish from SHARE. Recommended by MSN Nicknametabris-G2, 4/2/2002.

 When A Baby Dies

By Limbo & Wheeler. A TREMENDOUS book that covers just about every aspect of infant loss. This was the first book I read after Emily's diagnosis, and it covered all the ground in a very non-threatening way. About 200 pages, $14ish from SHARE. Recommended by MSN Nicknametabris-G2, 4/2/2002.

 The Pregnancy Book & The Birth Book

By William & Martha Sears. I recommend these for women in subsequent pregnancies or who are carrying to term. The authors tackle pregnancy as a normal, natural phenomenon and don't leave you worried about every little thing like the What To Expect books do. The information in The Birth Book enabled me to have an unmedicated birth with Emily, which I believe enabled her to be born alive. Available almost everywhere, about $16 each. Recommended by MSN Nicknametabris-G2, 4/2/2002.

 Trying Again

By Ann Douglas. A big book on subsequent pregnancy without many personal stories (and none of having carried to term after diagnosis in a prior pregnancy) but a lot of medical/technical stuff. If you happen to need the medical jargon explained to you, she does a good job. If you're looking for the emotions and struggles you may experience, this isn't the best book to read. Recommended by MSN Nicknametabris-G2, 4/2/2002.

 Empty Arms

By Sherokee Isle. Sherokee Isle is a perinatal loss "guru" (although it's a horrible world where such things have to be) and this book confronts the feelings of grief in the postpartum period after a loss of any type. She's very nonjudgmental and straightforward, and she displays a certain anger at a society that writes off our losses as nothing. Almost anything written by her is good, and this book is no exception. It's about 100 pages and under $10. Recommended by MSN Nicknametabris-G2, 4/2/2002.

 Immanuel

By Inka and Thorsten Marold.
In German!
The story of the pregnancy and birthof Immanuel, anencephalic baby boy carried to term. Inka had a homebirth!
Bonn, Verlag für Kultur und Wissenschaft, 1996  ISBN 3-926105-66-6
Recommended by anouksmom , 4/2/2002.

 Kleine fremde Tochter Prisca

By Regina Günther.
In German!
The story of Prisca, carried to term, told by her mother Regina
Brunnen Verlag, Giessen 2001, ISBN 3-7655-3699-7
Recommended by anouksmom , 4/2/2002.

 Gute Hoffnung - jähes Ende

By Hannah Lotrop.
In German!
Fehlgeburt, Totgeburt und Verluste in der frühen Lebenszeit. Begleitung und neue Hoffnung für Eltern
Kösel-Verlag Gmbh & Co., München 1991 ISBN 3-466-34389-5
Recommended by anouksmom , 4/2/2002.

 When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death

By Laurie Krasney Brown and Marc Brown.
I just read this to my 6 year old son, he found it fascinating!
 
No one can really understand death, but to childrenthis is especially perplexing and troublesome. This guide helps dispel the mystery associated with death and provides answers to some of the most asked questions children have. It serves as a comfort to children and thier families at a difficult time in their lives. Includes a glossary of related words. 32 pages, illustrated.
Recommended by jayb241 , 4/22/2002.

 Letters To Gabriel

By Karen Garver Santorum.
It's a book of letters written by a mom to her unborn son who dies after alot of hard work to keep him alive. It's one of those books that remind you're not the only one going through hard times.
Recommended by KaitlynsMommy02 , 4/24/2002.

 Good Grief

By Granger E. Westberg.
It is a great book particularly for those who have just reciently lost a loved one.It wasn't designed for a child, or anyone in particular; however, it is a great book for anyone. It gives great detail in stages that you are going through.
Recommended by MSN Nickname__Tadii__, 6/25/2002.

 Where's Jess?

By Joy and Marv Johnson.
This was an excellent book written to explain to young children the loss of an infant. This book helped us explain to Connor (who was 4yrs) and Joseph(who was 6) the loss of their sister Fiona.....it really helped them to open up and talk to us about their feelings. To get a copy write to : Centering Corporation,1531 N.Saddle Road,Omaha,NE 68104. I was given this book by a grief counselor / nurse who helped deliver Fiona.
Recommended by MSN Nicknamefaeriemyst803, 1/3/2004.

 This little While

By Joy and Dr.S.M. Johnson.
I recieved this book the day we got the diagnosis of anacephaly....the first time I read it I was in emotional upheaval...after I calmed down and reread it ...it truly helped me make some of those tough 1st decisions ...and it gave some advice on how to survive and make decisions through the birth,death,funeral,and days of intense grief. If there was a manual of how to manage( through something you never expected to go through) THIS is it.
If you want a copy it is written by the same company as( Where's Jess?)
 
Centering Corporation
po box 4600
OMAHA,NE 68104
Recommended by MSN Nicknamefaeriemyst803, 1/3/2004.

 Empty Cradle, Broken Heart

By Deborah Davis, PhD.
("Neither I or my husband are typically people who utilize self-help books.  However, we would not have survived the first few months, individually or as a couple, after losing our daughter without this book.  We highly suggest you read it together!")
 
If you are in the initial stages of grieving for a terminally ill baby or a lost infant, this book is perfect.  Dr. Davis provides tools for you and the baby's father to:
  1. make difficult, educated decisions regarding your health and the health of your baby
  2. cope with your own emotions;
  3. relate to family members, including the grandparents and siblings of your baby;
  4. relate to a world of friends, colleagues, and strangers who may or may not understand your grief;
  5. "let go" of your baby without forgetting;
  6. and, continue on with possible subsequent pregnancies and births.
Recommended by MSN NicknameWhite-stream, 6/10/2006.

 We were gonna have a baby, but We had an angel instead

By Pat Schwiebert.
A great book for parents of young children. It takes us through the eyes of a young boy, probably 5 or 6. He goes through the things he's observed of the people around him, like his parents and grandparents. He tells us all the things he wanted to do with the baby. It ends with "If this just happened to you, I'm sorry you got an angel instead of a baby. I think having a baby would have been more fun".
 
It is by Grief Watch out of Portland Oregon. I have seen it online at the big book stores or you can go to griefwatch.org and order a copy. $8ish plus shipping.
Recommended by mattesonmomma , 9/9/2006.

 Baby Nathan

By Denise Davis, MSW, LSW.
Three years ago I suffered the most devastating loss of my life when I gave birth to one premature baby boy and a stillborn boy at 34 weeks of pregnancy. I was devastated, crushed, and heartbroken beyond belief. I felt so alone and I did not think I could bear the pain. The days seemed to last forever and I felt lost. I was able to cope with the loss with help. I decided to write my story for others to read to let them know they are not alone in what they are feeling and to give them hope that they will be able to continue on with life. The story is written honestly, and it also speaks about the impact of the loss on my husband and my son who was four at the time. I hope it brings comfort to those who read it. It can be found on Amazon.com.
Recommended by MSN Nicknameddavis460, 11/29/2007.
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