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updated February 2009

Please note that the content of the following books do not necessarily express the opinions of The Miscarriage Association. Most books should be available from good bookshops and often through the internet. Books marked out of print may be available online or through your library.

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A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth

A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth

ENKIN, M KEIRSE, M, NEILSON, J, CROWTHER, C, DULEY, L HODNETT, E & HOFMEYR, J

Very clear textbook of difficulties and care in pregnancy. Useful for anyone involved in the care of women with normal or problematic pregnancies. Mainly for health professionals.

£27.95 (in print) Published by Oxford University Press 2000

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A Piece of My Heart. Living Through the Grief of Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Death

A Piece of My Heart. Living Through the Grief of Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Death

FUMIA, Molly

A personal account of how grief at the loss of a baby can eventually lead to healing.

£12.99 (in print) Published by Conari Press 2000

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A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

HOSSEINI, Khaled

Novel featuring pregnancy loss

£11.99 (in print) Published by Bloomsbury 2007

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About What was Lost

About What was Lost

BERGER-GROSS, Jessica

A collection of personal stories from writers that have all experienced miscarriage.

£15.00 (only from USA) Published by Penguin Group 2007

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Alice: A Journey

Alice: A Journey

MERTON, Chrissy

A full, honest and very moving account of a complicated pregnancy. Sadly, baby Alice dies just a few hours after she was born, but Chrissy is able to reflect positively on their time together, both before and after birth. Despite its sad ending, the book is ultimately uplifting. It might be especially helpful for those who have lost a baby at or soon after birth.

£8.99 (in print) Published by Possibility Publishing 2007

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All Seasons Pass: Grieving a Miscarriage

All Seasons Pass: Grieving a Miscarriage

MANNING, Martha

A spiritual story about miscarriage, in the form of a dream with deep meaning. Limited availability.

£4.78 (out of print) Published by Sorin Books 2000

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An Incomplete Guide to Using Counselling Skills on the Telephone

An Incomplete Guide to Using Counselling Skills on the Telephone

SANDERS, Pete

Book offering practical information for professional counsellors, trainers, on the basics of working with people via the telephone. Limited availability.

£12.50 (out of print) Published by PCCS Books 1996

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Angels of the Heart

Angels of the Heart

CRUTTENDEN HAINES, Paula

A very moving and powerful collection of poetry written by parents who have lost a child before or after birth. Copies also available from The Miscarriage Association. Limited availability.

£5.00 (in print) Published by Dillons 1992

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Antenatal Investigations

Antenatal Investigations

BOYLE, Maureen

Describes investigations that can be performed during the antenatal period. It looks at the provision of investigations and the importance of how the results are given to the woman.

£8.50 (out of print) Published by Butterworth-Heinemann 1994

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Bereavement: Your Questions Answered

Bereavement: Your Questions Answered

MARKHAM, U

A well written self-help guide to offer help, reassurance and encouragement to the bereaved. It deals with many different losses including miscarriage, stillbirth and the loss of a child.

£5.99 (in print) Published by Element Books 1996

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Beyond Childlessness: For Every Woman Who Ever Wanted to Have a Child - And Didn't

Beyond Childlessness: For Every Woman Who Ever Wanted to Have a Child - And Didn't

BLACK, Rachel & SCULL, Louise

This book is aimed primarily at women over 35 who are learning to live with their childless state and is mainly a series of extremely insightful quotes regarding infertility; grieving processes; coping mechanisms and moving on, including a very interesting section on the fear of old age. Highly recommended for anyone in the position of trying to cope and accept their childlessness.

£12.99 (in print) Published by Rodale International Ltd 2005

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Birth Over Thirty-Five

Birth Over Thirty-Five

KITZINGER, Sheila

A book which as the name suggests offers information on all aspects of pregnancy after the age of 35 years. Limited availability.

£10.72 (out of print) Published by Penguin Books 1995

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Coming to Term: Uncovering the Truth About Miscarriage

Coming to Term: Uncovering the Truth About Miscarriage

COHEN, Jon

Written by a science journalist with personal experience of recurrent miscarriage, this book sets out to gather the most comprehensive and accurate information on miscarriage, but also includes personal stories of pregnancy loss and success. His conclusions: that good quality research studies show that the chance of a successful outcome after previous loss is much higher than is usually quoted; and that for unexplained recurrent loss, the most successful 'treatment' appears to be tender loving care.

£9.95 (in print) Published by Rutgers University Press 2007

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Coping with Miscarriage: A Simple, Reassuring Guide to Emotional and Physical Healing

Coping with Miscarriage: A Simple, Reassuring Guide to Emotional and Physical Healing

LUEBBERMANN, Mimi

Sensitively written, the author includes personal accounts, and clear, comprehensive topics to acknowledge the physical and emotional effects of miscarriage. Includes a glossary of medical terms. Limited availability.

£11.99 (out of print) Published by Prima 1994

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Coping with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Coping with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

CRAGGS-HINTON, Christine & BALEN, Prof. Adam. H

This book is both very informative and helpful. It helps to give a clearer understanding of the condition.

£7.99 (in print) Published by Sheldon 2008

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Creative Ideas for Pastoral Liturgy

Creative Ideas for Pastoral Liturgy

BRIND, Jan & WILKINSON, Tessa

This is a useful, sensitive and creative resource. It compliments the more traditional formats of church liturgy and brings a personal, flexible and creative touch.

£16.99 Published by Canterbury Press2008

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Empty Arms

Empty Arms

VREDEVELT, Pam

Empty Arms described personal accounts of pregnancy loss, mainly the author's. It is easy to read, its content would be mainly beneficial to those seeking religious comfort. Limited availability.

£(contact publisher) (only from USA) Published by Multnomah Books 2001

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Empty Arms: Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death

Empty Arms: Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death

ILSE, Sherokee & HAMMER BURNS, L

Very sensitive and compassionate book giving clear and complete information for anyone at the time of loss and shortly after. Limited availability.

£(contact publisher) (out of print) Published by Fairview Press 1990

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Empty Cradle, Broken Heart

Empty Cradle, Broken Heart

DAVIS, Deborah L, PhD.

A book that is highly recommended for anyone wanting to read about the emotional aspects of miscarriage.

£(contact publisher) (in print) Published by Fulcrum Publishing 1996

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Fathers Feel Too

Fathers Feel Too

DON, Andrew

A set of ten short stories, each written by a father describing the death of his baby. This book describes the pain from the man's perspective, and the triangle of emotions he feels for his partner, his lost child and himself.

£9.99 (in print) Published by Bosun Publications 2005

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Fertility Counselling

Fertility Counselling

MACK, S & TUCKER, J

Book aimed at those offering counselling for the physical and psychological factors relating to fertility and infertility problems. Mainly for health professionals. Limited availability.

£14.95 (out of print) Published by Balliere Tindall 1996

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Food Facts for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Food Facts for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

HUNTER, Hannah Hulme & DODDS, Rosemary

Easy to read factual information on diet in pregnancy and during breast-feeding.

£5.99 (in print) Published by The National Childbirth Trust 2003

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Forever Our Angels

Forever Our Angels

STONE, Hannah

Includes others' experience of pregnancy loss, showing just how common it is and letting us know we are not alone. Well written.

£9.50 (in print) Published by Lulu.com 2006

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Free To Grieve

Free To Grieve

RANK, Maureen

The advice proffered from a Christian perspective and the references are all in American. Our reviewer found the book a bit patronising.

£11.49 (in print) Published by Bethany House 2003

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Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant

Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant

RAAB, Diana

Well researched, it looks at overcoming infertility and also the management of 'high risk' pregnancy. Informative and easy to read, it explains complex terminology in simple terms and with the use of useful diagrams. Limited availability.

£12.99 (in print) Published by Hunter House 1999

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Getting Pregnant Faster (Boost your fertility in just 3 months)

Getting Pregnant Faster (Boost your fertility in just 3 months)

GLENVILLE, Dr Marilyn

Nutritional expert Dr Marilyn Glenville devises a weighty 3 month plan of action to maximise chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy.

£9.99 (in print) Published by Kyle Cathie 2008

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Getting Pregnant: The Complete Guide to Fertility and Infertility

Getting Pregnant: The Complete Guide to Fertility and Infertility

WINSTON, Prof R

Comprehensive guide to couples' fertility concerns.

£8.99 (in print) Published by Pan Books 1993

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Gift of Tears: A Practical Approach to Loss and Bereavement

Gift of Tears: A Practical Approach to Loss and Bereavement

LENDRUM, Susan & SYME, Gabrielle

An academic approach to help carers to contemplate and then confront their own relationship to loss. Most of the book concentrates on counselling skills such as active listening, empathy, setting boundaries, working with guilt or anger. Mainly for health professionals.

£17.99 (in print) Published by Brunner-Routledge 2004

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Handbook of Obstetric Management

Handbook of Obstetric Management

ROSEVEAR, S K & STIRRAT, G M

Medical handbook providing a quick reference to all aspects of early pregnancy, including genetics and antenatal care. Mainly for health professionals.

£99.99 (out of print) Published by Blackwell 1999

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Help, Comfort and Hope

Help, Comfort and Hope

LOTHROP, Hannah

Focusing primarily on stillbirth, the book provides a valuable insight into the sense of loss felt by parents and provides tools for coping with the loss of a baby in pregnancy or at birth.

£9.99 (in print) Published by Da Capo Press 2004

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Hidden Grief

Hidden Grief

WALTON, C

Collection of poetry written by those who have experienced pregnancy loss. Both writer and reader will gain comfort from reading this powerful memorial to the babies remembered in these expressions of love. Limited availability.

£8.99 (in print) Published by Triumph Books 1998

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Hidden Loss: Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy

Hidden Loss: Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy

HEY, V ITZIN, C & SAUNDERS, L

Reprinted and updated, this is a book offering personal accounts, the experience of bereavement, GP and hospital practice, and information about the known causes of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. Offers a feminist approach to pregnancy loss.

£7.99 (in print) Published by Women's Press 1996

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High Risk Pregnancy: Management Options

High Risk Pregnancy: Management Options

JAMES, D K WEINER, C P & STEER, P J

A comprehensive textbook in obstetrics produced from details provided by a panel of international leaders in the field. Very useful in answering questions of patient management, procedures and obstetric problems. Well presented, offering standard presentation topics, and a clear summary for each. Mainly for health professionals.

£99.99 (in print) Published by W B Saunders 1999

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Holding onto Faith (Hope after Miscarriage & Loss)

Holding onto Faith (Hope after Miscarriage & Loss)

MCDONALD CARNEY, Audrey

A personal account of a woman's feelings during her five pregnancies, which include two miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy. The author's religious beliefs are an underlying and important theme and she draws on her faith as a coping mechanism. Despite faith being a dominant factor to the author, it does dominate the content of the book.

£8.00 (in print) Published by Publish America 2005

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If It Happens to You

If It Happens to You

COLGAN, K.

Gives a personal insight into the experiences, feelings and needs of families following late miscarriage and stillbirth. Limited availability.

£4.95 (in print) Published by A & A Farmar 1994

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If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things

If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things

MCGREGOR, Jon

Novel featuring pregnancy loss

£6.99 (in print) Published by Bloomsbury 2003

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Living with Hughes Syndrome: Your Essential Guide to 'Sticky Blood'

Living with Hughes Syndrome: Your Essential Guide to 'Sticky Blood'

HOLDEN, Triona

Excellent account of the auto-immune disease Hughes Syndrome, combining detail and personal accounts of sufferers. The whole body is taken into account (i.e. not just pregnancy-related).

£6.99 (in print) Published by Sheldon Press (Order forms available from the M.A.) 2002

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Living With Leo

Living With Leo

DI CLEMENTE, Mario

A father's account of the first year after the loss of his son, who died when he was one day old. The book is moving, the poems bring tears, and the author pulls no punches in describing his devastation. One of the ways he came to terms with his loss was by writing a monthly letter to his son and these letters form the backbone of the book.

£9.99 (in print) Published by Bosun Publications 2004

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Losing a Baby

Losing a Baby

EWING, Sarah

This book offers comfort and advice for those mourning the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, neo-natal or cot death. It includes personal testimonies, practical tips and suggestions and personal accounts of coping strategies.

£7.99 (in print) Published by Sheldon Press 2005

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Loss and Bereavement in Childbearing

Loss and Bereavement in Childbearing

MANDER, Rosemary

Research-based book for midwives to consider ways in which to help mothers, families and themselves to cope with the grief associated with the loss of a baby. Mainly for health professionals.

£22.99 (in print) Published by Routledge 2005

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Loss During Pregnancy and the Newborn Period: Principles of Care with Clinical Cases and Analysis

Loss During Pregnancy and the Newborn Period: Principles of Care with Clinical Cases and Analysis

WOODS, James R Jr. & ESPITO- WOODS, Jenifer

Strongly recommended to health professionals and counsellors as a thoughtful, detailed and wide-ranging information source. Less suitable for those experiencing pregnancy loss. Mainly for professionals. Limited availability.

£23.50 (in print) Published by BNI Publications 2000

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Miracle Babies

Miracle Babies

MOORHAWK, Gilli

A book of hope for those seeking comfort, with personal accounts from the author, other women - and some men - who have had successful pregnancies after infertility and loss. For people who are looking for some light at the end of the tunnel and some positive news, the book provides good support and some hopeful and really uplifting stories.

£9.99 (in print) Published by Aphrodite Books 2006

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Miscarriage

Miscarriage

FARQUHARSON, Roy G, ed.

An exploration of recurrent pregnancy loss, which considers both scientific and research based work as well as the emotional perspective.

£24.99 (in print) Published by Quay Books 2002

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Miscarriage After Infertility: A Woman's Guide to Coping

Miscarriage After Infertility: A Woman's Guide to Coping

FREDA, Margaret Comerford & SEMELSBERGER, Carrie F

An exploration of the feelings which might be experienced when a woman miscarries after having suffered fertility problems. Limited availability.

£(contact publisher) (only from USA) Published by Fairview Press 2003

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Miscarriage, Medicine and Miracles

Miscarriage, Medicine and Miracles

YOUNG, Bruce. K & ZAVATTO, Amy

Available from April 2009: This book will benefit both those looking for medical advice or answers but also those looking for some comfort. As the title suggests, Dr Young appears to write from the standpoint that there is always hope.

£10.16 (in print) Published by Bantam

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Miscarriage: A Man's Book

Miscarriage: A Man's Book

WHEAT, Rick

If you can get past the folksy American writing style, this book offers a lot of sensitive and sensible content. Limited availability.

£(contact publisher) (out of print) Published by A Centering Corporation Resource 1995

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Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream

Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream

ILSE, Sheroke & HAMMER BURNS, L

Very easy to read, this book combines some medical information. The emphasis is on emotional support and coping mechanisms. Useful for those who have experienced miscarriage, or the person(s) giving support and care to individuals or couples. Limited availability.

£6.99 (out of print) Published by Atlantic Books 1989

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Miscarriage: Guidelines for Good Practice

Miscarriage: Guidelines for Good Practice

MOULDER, Christine

Guidelines for professionals extracted from: Moulder, Christine. Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs.

£(contact publisher) (from The MA) Published by The Miscarriage Association

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Miscarriage: The Facts

Miscarriage: The Facts

LACHELIN, G C L

Very basic book containing some medical facts (although these may now be a little out of date). Discusses the emotional aspects of miscarriage and a glossary of medical terms. Limited availability.

£9.99 (out of print) Published by Oxford University Press 1996

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Miscarriage: What Every Woman Needs to Know - A Positive New Approach

Miscarriage: What Every Woman Needs to Know - A Positive New Approach

REGAN, Professor Lesley

Offers clear and well written current information on recurrent miscarriage. The author describes her professional experience and gives information on the current thinking on causes, tests and potential treatment of miscarriage, including supportive care in pregnancy.

£8.99 (in print) Published by Orion 2001

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Miscarriage: Women Sharing From the Heart

Miscarriage: Women Sharing From the Heart

ALLEN, Marie & MARKS, Shelley

Sensitively written with shared experiences of 100 women who have suffered miscarriage, this book is recommended as a resource for women and those close to her. Excellent ideas and examples of how to access deep feelings to help move towards grieving and healing. Limited availability.

£9.99 (in print) Published by John Wiley & Sons Limited 1993

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Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs

Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs

MOULDER, Christine

Highly recommended. Emphasises the importance of women's needs. For general/professional use.

£12.99 (in print) Published by Routledge (Order forms available from the M.A.) 2001

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Miscarriages Hurt Men Too

Miscarriages Hurt Men Too

BURDON, Peter

The feelings of the male partner are often overlooked during and after the experience of miscarriage. This document contains the pregnancy loss stories of the author and eleven other men and is a useful - though costly - addition to available literature.

£(contact publisher) (online) Published by (eBook)

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Natural Healthcare for Women

Natural Healthcare for Women

VIAGAS, B G

Guide to natural answers to health concerns and a resource for remedies for ailments. Limited availability.

£7.99 (out of print) Published by Newleaf 1997

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Not Out Of Mind

Not Out Of Mind

HAYTON, Althea

Collection of liturgies and resources for Christian clergy and parents to facilitate prayer when a baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.

£9.99 (in print) Published by Wren Publications 1998

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One Step at a Time: Mourning a Child

One Step at a Time: Mourning a Child

MADILL, Betty

This book provides a personal account from the author of a tragedy that occurred leading to the death of her 3 year old child.

£6.99 (in print) Published by Floris Books (Order forms available from the M.A.) 2001

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Our Stories of Miscarriage

Our Stories of Miscarriage

FALDET, R & FITTON, K

Collections of reflections, short stories, journal entries and poems. Beautiful, powerful and offers comfort and hope. Limited availability.

£11.99 (in print) Published by Fairview Press 1997

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Pastoral Care in Pregnancy Loss: A Ministry Long Needed

Pastoral Care in Pregnancy Loss: A Ministry Long Needed

MOE, Thomas

An excellent and wide-ranging introduction to pregnancy loss and how to care for those who experience it.

£13.00 (in print) Published by The Haworth Pastoral Press (Order Forms available from the M.A.) 1997

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Pink For a Girl

Pink For a Girl

MCGUCKIN, Isla

A personal account of a woman's feelings during fertility treatment, a miscarriage and coming to terms with a childless future. Well-written, clear and simple to read.

£9.99 (in print) Published by Hay House Inc 2006

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Planning a Baby? A Complete Guide to Pre-Conceptual Care

Planning a Baby? A Complete Guide to Pre-Conceptual Care

BREWER, Dr Sarah

A well presented book aiming to give potential parents full and clear information needed before conception and during the vital first weeks of pregnancy. Contains three main sections: Information relating to the mother, father and conception. It also contains a section on miscarriage.

£8.99 (in print) Published by Vermillion 2004

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Prayer in Pregnancy

Prayer in Pregnancy

HAYTON, Althea

A collection of prayers interspersed with Bible passages that might be of help particularly to Christians who may be finding it hard to put their thoughts into prayer.

£3.75 (in print) Published by Wren Publications 1996

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Pregnancy After a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy After a Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Death

Pregnancy After a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy After a Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Death

CIRULLI LANHAM, Carol

Informative and supportive book for people who are pregnant of thinking of becoming pregnant after a loss. (Only available from USA - or order online from amazon.co.uk)

£14.95 (in print) Published by G P Putnam's Sons 1999

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Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby: A Training Pack for Professionals

Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby: A Training Pack for Professionals

KOHNER, Nancy & LEFTWICH, A

These guidelines are a well-written resource aimed for use by ALL health professionals who work directly with people who suffer pregnancy loss and the death of a baby. Limited Availability.

£70.00 (in print) Published by National Extension College Trust Ltd 1995

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Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby: Guidelines for Professionals

Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby: Guidelines for Professionals

KOHNER, Nancy & HENLEY, Alix

These guidelines are a well-written resource aimed for use by ALL health professionals who work directly with people who suffer pregnancy loss and the death of a baby.

£16.99 (in print) Published by SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) 2007

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Real Pregnancy Guide

Real Pregnancy Guide

PARRY, Vivienne

Offers information about all aspects of pregnancy based on women's real concerns, including chapters on health concerns, relationships and career anxieties. Covers pre-conception through to the days following a birth. Limited availability.

£7.99 (out of print) Published by Pan Books 1996

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Redemption

Redemption

BURKE, Richard

A crime thriller with a threatened miscarriage at the centre. Not for those seeking solace from a recent miscarriage.

£10.99 (in print) Published by Orion 2006

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Remembering Our Angels: Personal Stories of Healing From a Pregnancy Loss

Remembering Our Angels: Personal Stories of Healing From a Pregnancy Loss

STONE, Hannah

A follow-up to Forever our Angels, this is more useful for healing and managing grief, with many good ideas of how to cope after pregnancy loss.

£12.50 (in print) Published by Lulu.com 2007

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Safe in the Arms of God: Truth from Heaven about the Death Of a Child

Safe in the Arms of God: Truth from Heaven about the Death Of a Child

MACARTHUR, John F

A book for Christians who are seeking answers within the tradition to questions like Why did our child have to die? Will we see our baby again? Where is our baby now? Our reviewer described it as very comforting.

£8.56 (in print) Published by Nelson Books 2003

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Small Sparks of Life

Small Sparks of Life

SIZOO, Lysanne

The sensitive author gives comfort to all who have lost babies. Her humour is well used, a relief in such a deep topic. It makes you feel human, less alone and uplifted. Ultimately giving hope.

£6.50 (in print) Published by Librario Publishing Ltd. 2005

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Spiritual Midwifery

Spiritual Midwifery

GASKIN, I M

Contains some medical information, but mainly focuses on a personal approach to pregnancy, childbirth and active decision making for individuals. Offers information about problems in pregnancy and how to deal with these in a positive and spiritual way. Mainly for health professionals.

£16.99 (in print) Published by The Book Publishing Company 2002

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Surviving miscarriage: you are not alone

Surviving miscarriage: you are not alone

McLAUGHLIN, Stacy

A concise 30 day plan, providing support and guidance from a personal and psychological perspective. Truly reassuring.

£7.66 (in print) Published by iUniverse.com 2005

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Surviving Pregnancy Loss: A Complete Source Book for Women and Their Families

Surviving Pregnancy Loss: A Complete Source Book for Women and Their Families

FRIEDMAN, Rochelle & GRADSTEIN, Bonnie

Covers early and late miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy. Offers a practical approach to reactions and feelings associated with pregnancy loss. Limited availability.

£6.99 (out of print) Published by Citadel Press 1996

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The Anthropology of Pregnancy

The Anthropology of Pregnancy

CECIL, R

Looks at experience and management of pregnancy loss across many different cultures.

£14.99 (in print) Published by Berg 1996

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The Cervical Stitch (Shirodkar Suture): What It's Like

The Cervical Stitch (Shirodkar Suture): What It's Like

KANE, Ros

A good practical guide to the effects of a Cervical Stitch gathered from the experiences of women having a stitch. It clearly details the benefits, and drawbacks from the woman's perspective. Limited availability.

£2.50 (in print) Published by Miscarriage Association (Also available as a photocopy from the M.A.) 1986

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The Complete Guide to Infertility

The Complete Guide to Infertility

VAN DEN AKKER, Olga

This book is an easy to read account of aspects of infertility, particularly the ethics of surrogacy. It is not, however, of much relevance to couples experiencing miscarriage either prior to or after, assisted conception. Limited availability.

£16.98 (in print) Published by Free Association Books

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The Family

The Family

HILL, Susan

A moving and emotional account of the author's experience of losing a child following premature birth, miscarriage, infertility and finally a healthy pregnancy and birth. Limited Availability.

£6.99 (out of print) Published by Penguin 1990

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The Silver Bird

The Silver Bird

HAYTON, Althea

Using the image of a small silver bird who flew away without saying goodbye, this is a powerful book. Short, simply told and with illustrations on every page, it can communicate at different levels to a wide-ranging audience from siblings & parents to those offering support.

£3.95 (in print) Published by Wren Publications 1996

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The Time Traveller's Wife

The Time Traveller's Wife

NIFFENEGGER, Audrey

Novel featuring pregnancy loss. An unusual love story between Henry and Clare. Henry involuntarily time travels through his and Clare's life.

£7.99 (in print) Published by Vintage 2005

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To Have an Only Child

To Have an Only Child

KANE, Ros

Balanced and thought-provoking, recognising that for many people, having an only child is not a personal choice but the result of circumstances. Limited availability.

£10.00 (in print) Published by Do It Yourself Press 2005

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Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage

Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage

DOUGLAS, Ann & SUSSMAN, John R. MD

This is a detailed and informative book for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby with a guide to feelings and practical information. It is written with sensitivity and understanding towards the mother and father. It is book that could assist friends, family and medical professionals in offering support to couples that have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss.

£12.99 (in print) Published by Taylor Trade Publishing 2000

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Understanding Infertility

Understanding Infertility

CAHILL, Dr D & WARDLE, Mr P

A great little volume, recommended to anyone seeking basic, easy to read information regarding fertility issues. Although not specifically dealing with miscarriage, it is full of useful information and honest expectations with regard to anyone experiencing fertility problems and outcomes.

£2.50 (in print) Published by Family Doctors Publications 2000

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Understanding Pregnancy Loss: Perspectives and Issues in Care

Understanding Pregnancy Loss: Perspectives and Issues in Care

MOULDER, Christine

This book is particularly useful for professionals and those in training, pointing as it does, to the uniqueness of the individual experience.

£24.99 (in print) Published by Macmillan Press 1998

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Unspeakable Losses

Unspeakable Losses

KLUGER-BELL, K

Written by a psychotherapist, this book explains the reasons behind often unaccountably strong feelings after pregnancy loss and provides an honest but reassuring analysis of the normality of such reactions. Provides guidance for a way forward out of the pain and loss. Limited availability.

£9.99 (in print) Published by William Morrow 2000

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We Lost Our Baby

We Lost Our Baby

O'NEILL-WHITE, Siobhan& WHITE, David

This book is about a couple's personal account of miscarriage. It is a very good and comforting read to anyone who has suffered a miscarriage.

£8.95 (in print) Published by Liffey Press 2007

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When a Baby Dies: The Experience of Late Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death

When a Baby Dies: The Experience of Late Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death

KOHNER, Nancy & HENLEY, Alix

Sensitive and compassionate, this book is recommended for parents experiencing the loss of a baby. Contains personal accounts from other parents. Offers information on the reasons for the death, grieving, getting support and the handling of the loss in hospitals. Also has two chapters on "looking forward".

£11.99 (in print) Published by Routledge (Order forms available from the M.A.) 2001

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When Your Baby Dies

When Your Baby Dies

GAMINO, Louis A & TAYLOR COONEY, Ann

A concise, comforting and practical guide for parents who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.

£3.99 (in print) Published by Augsburg (Order forms available from the M.A.) 2002

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Which Tests for My Unborn Baby

Which Tests for My Unborn Baby

DE CRESPIGNY, Lachlan

Clear information on techniques for parental testing. Sets out options and factors involved in the process of allowing couples to make informed decisions.

£8.99 (out of print) Published by Oxford University Press 1996

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Without You

Without You

SIMPSON, Deborah

A collection of poetry written by Deborah Simpson as a tribute to her son Gabriel, miscarried in August 2002. Each poem expresses her thoughts and feelings at a different time.

£2.00 (in print) Published by Elven Hearts Paperback 2003

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Your Pregnancy Week by Week

Your Pregnancy Week by Week

REGAN, Professor Lesley

Professor Lesley Regan explains the process of pregnancy and birth in language accessible to everyone. There is a brief section addressing the subject of miscarriage but the emphasis is on the positive, that most women do carry a baby to full term. N.B. Each section is illustrated with detailed photographs of the baby's development.

£18.99 (in print) Published by Dorling Kindersley 2005

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