Hope and Healing After Stillbirth And New Baby Loss

The loss of a baby is a devastating experience that can cause long-lasting grief. This book provides information and support for parents who have lost a baby, including causes, rights, reactions, relationship difficulties, and good practice for professionals. It also offers understanding and healing advice from Professor Gournay and Dr. Brenda Ashcroft.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2019
Publisher: John Murray Press

The loss of a baby is an unfathomable tragedy that can leave parents in a state of profound grief and despair. Whether it occurs before or shortly after birth, the impact is devastating and often lasts for years. Despite the overwhelming emotional toll, parents often struggle to access the professional help they desperately need to cope with their loss. This book aims to provide a sympathetic and expert explanation of the common recognized causes of baby loss, along with important information concerning parents' rights, including difficult topics such as post mortems and inquests. It also delves into the parents' reactions, including feelings of anger, particularly where parents blame professionals for their loss, and the relationship difficulties that often follow the loss of a baby. Furthermore, this book offers a comprehensive guide to good practice for professionals, particularly in the area of stillbirth. It covers key legal changes to definitions of stillbirth, the duty of health professionals to conduct investigations, practical guidance, and advice. It also explores the emotional impact of grief and how it manifests itself, as well as offering support from friends and relatives and how other children in the family may be affected. Additionally, the book discusses prevention and treatment options for future pregnancies, with insights from Professor Gournay, a renowned expert who lost a child to stillbirth, and distinguished midwife Dr Brenda Ashcroft. They offer understanding of what it means to go through this bereavement and provide healing advice on how to make sense of it. This book is a valuable resource for parents who have experienced the loss of a baby, as well as for professionals who work with families in this difficult time. It provides a comprehensive and compassionate approach to understanding and navigating the complex emotions and challenges that come with baby loss.

Weight: 182g
Dimension: 135 x 215 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847094674