Parenthood Lost: Healing the Pain after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death

written and edited by Michael R. Berman, MD, HS ’76, clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology

Bergin & Garvey (Westport, Conn.), 2001

Berman is the creator of Hygeia (www.hygeia.org), an online community for bereaved parents who have lost a pregnancy or newborn child. Here he shares insights from his experiences helping parents deal with their grief and unravels the confusing genetic and medical causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. Through original poetry, firsthand stories told by parents and articles describing genetic and medical disorders, this book offers clarification and hope for parents who have suffered this tragedy.