Unspeakable Losses: Understanding the Experience of Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage

This soothing book is a must - not simply for women who have experienced pregnancy loss, but also for their partners and those who care about them. Kim Kluger-Bell, a therapist specializing in the psychodynamics of losing a child before birth - whether to abortion, miscarriage, or other loss - strips away the shrouds of silence surrounding this unique pain. She gives new voice to these "unspeakable losses," in a culture that has rendered its discussion taboo. Combining in-depth stories with solid, practical advice, Unspeakable Losses articulates the myriad emotional stages that arise from pregnancy loss and validates what can otherwise be a terribly lonely experience. This book is a vital companion for women and men in comprehending - and recovering from - their own experience with reproductive crisis. Keywords: Pregnancy, Loss, Grief and Loss In The Family