This book is for those parents coping with the death of a young child. It's written for the parents of babies who die before the age of two. It also covers babies born prematurely who might have lived, but not early miscarriages. There are many parents in this situation, whose grief hasn't always been recognised in the past. This book covers: The first few days; Practicalities (arranging the funeral etc); Coming to terms with the death; Coping as a couple; What to tell your other children; Dealing with the outside world; Getting counselling and support; Traditional remedies and complementary therapies; Moving on; Resources.

Author Biography

Sarah Ewing is a freelance journalist specialising in health and family issues. She writes extensively for magazines such as Top Sante, and is a former editor of Practical Parenting.