Bibliograph

The prenatal bombshell, help and hope when continuing or ending a precious pregnancy after an abnormal diagnosis, Stephanie Azri and Sherokee Ilse

Type

Label

The prenatal bombshell, help and hope when continuing or ending a precious pregnancy after an abnormal diagnosis, Stephanie Azri and Sherokee Ilse

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The prenatal bombshell

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

893389707

Responsibility statement

Stephanie Azri and Sherokee Ilse

Sub title

help and hope when continuing or ending a precious pregnancy after an abnormal diagnosis

Summary

Finding out your unborn child has been diagnosed with a poor or fatal prenatal diagnosis is devastating news sure to reverberate through your family's life forever. The emotional aspects of such a pregnancy and the practical implications of an adverse diagnosis are difficult to navigate. The Prenatal Bombshell is a companion guide through the journey from diagnosis and beyond once you've decided to either continue or end your precious pregnancy. Issues such as managing the pregnancy, delivery, termination, creating memories, future babies, and the long term impact of such a traumatic experience are all covered in detail. The lived experiences of other women who have gone through this journey are also included to provide hope, support, and guidance through difficult times. The Prenatal Bombshell does not attempt to convince women to make a particular choice about their pregnancy. It supports them from their choice onwards. Filled with stories and testimonies, this is a helpful book to have during, and well beyond, a poor prenatal diagnosis

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Setting the stage -- The journey of continuing the pregnancy. Embrace your pregnancy -- Palliative care and perinatal hospice -- Pressure from others to change your mind -- Family dynamics -- Medical issues -- Birth plans and preparation -- The labor and birth -- If your baby is born alive -- If your baby dies -- Memory creation -- Saying good-bye -- The journey of ending the pregnancy. Living beyond the decision -- Regrets and guilt -- Family dynamics -- Holding onto memories -- Continuing your healing journey. The early days -- Building support from others -- How men and women grieve and get along -- Single moms -- Supporting your children -- Workplace issues -- Postpartum and self-care -- Grief and healing -- Down the road a bit -- Trying again -- Subsequent babies

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