Empty arms : coping with miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death : surviving the first hours and beyond

Ilse, Sherokee. (Author). Appelbaum, Arlene. (Added Author).

Summary: "Empty arms is a unique and encouraging book that reaches out to all who have been touched by infant death or miscarriage. With compassion and sensitivity, the author offers practical suggestions and support for decision-making at the time of the loss and for the future. Whether the loss is recent or occurred years ago, Empty Arms will offer comfort and hope."--Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780960945665
ISBN: 0960945660
Physical Description: print
vi, 98 pages ; 22 cm
Publisher: Maple Plain, MN ; Oro Valley, AZ : Wintergreen Press, ©2008, 2016.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

Learning about your baby's death -- Decisions you might face right away -- Different types of losses. Miscarriage -- Stillbirth -- Neonatal death -- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) -- Other infant deaths -- Adoption -- Mother -- Father -- Both parents -- Single moms -- The first days and weeks -- After some time has passed -- Gaining perspective and finding hope -- What family and friends can do.