The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair after such tragedy. Deborah Davis encourages grieving and makes suggestions for coping. The book includes 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. If reading this book moves you to cry, try to accept this reaction. Your tears merge with those of other grieving parents. You are not alon! e.
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I loved this book! Even though I cried through much of it, it served a useful purpose. After never wanting to have children, I had a revelation that I needed to experience the joys of motherhood. I recently had a miscarriage with my first and much wanted pregnancy. I was a mess. This book helped me get over some of the loss I felt. I still feel sad often but realize that I'm not supposed to "Just get over it, already!" The book was honest, sad, hopeful, real, and made me totally feel like I was not alone in my grief. I am hopeful and anxious to finish this book by reading the chapters about trying again, coping with a subsequent pregnancy and birth, and the other chapters I know one day I will read when I feel ready to embark on the scary but exciting journey of pregnancy. I also feel compelled to share this with anyone who has gone through the death of a child. Thank you Deborah Davis, Ph.D. for the gift of this book!
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I have ordered many of the books on the loss of a baby and this is one of my favorites. I like its format and all the topics that it covers. It offers many examples of others who have gone through a loss, too, which helped me to feel less alone. Most of my questions were answered and she dealt with so many things I was feeling. I would recommend this to anyone who has suffered a loss or anyone who knows someone who has.
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I read many books after we lost our son Vincent 10/6/01. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart was by far the most helpful. Deborah Davis truly understands the parents feeling of total despair. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart helps you understand that you are NOT going crazy --- what you are feeling is totally normal! Highly recommended!
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Helpful book
My daughter was stillborn at 36 weeks and this book helped me out tremendously.
What is perhaps a bit irritating, however, is how this book lumped all the losses... Read more
What is perhaps a bit irritating, however, is how this book lumped all the losses... Read more
Published on Jan 2 2010 by Toronto reviewer
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Best book that I've read
Out of the dozens of books I read after losing my daughter prematurely, this was the one book that i couldn't put down till it was finished. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2001 by Jennifer Lawlor
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Great Book for parents and family who hate lost infants
I really liked this book. It helped me look at things differently. Our second son was stillborn, He was born at 35 weeks, due to a thin spot on his cord. Read more
Published on Oct 19 2001 by Lindsay L.Norris
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One of the best
This is one of the best books out there on pregnancy/infant loss. It covers the spectrum of issues including difficult decisions and an EXCELLENT chapter on subsequent pregnancy. Read more
Published on April 27 2001 by StorkNet.com
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"You are not alone"
Deborah Davis is truly helping parents to express and understand the emotions and turmoil of losing a child. It is very comforting.
Published on Mar 4 2001
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"You are not alone"
Deborah Davis is truly helping parents to express and understand the emotions and turmoil of losing a child. It is very comforting.
Published on Mar 4 2001
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Written for the heart of the bereaved parent
Deborah Davis did something for me that I needed...she validated my feelings about the entire ordeal my husband and I have gone through. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2000
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Excellent reading for grieving parents!
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart is an excellent resource for bereaved parents. Debra Davis takes parents step by step through the grieving process and helps them to realize that they... Read more
Published on Mar 30 2000 by Jen Mountney
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This book was a great comfort
I started to read this book because I couldnt find comfort in anything. My husband had accepted our loss but I wasnt ready. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2000 by rkhayo@mciworld.com
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Your not alone
I lost my son tp stillbirth in April . I just now am coming to terms with my loss .After reading this book I was glad to know all the things I felt other famlies felt that way. Read more
Published on Nov 5 1999 by Carol Munoz (uhyeah99@aol.com)
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