Empty Arms: Hope and Support For Those Who Have Suffered A Miscarriage, Stillbirth Or Tubal Pregnancy

by Pam Vredevelt

Overview

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“I’m not picking up a heartbeat.” These are the most dreaded words an expectant mother can hear. As joy and anticipation dissolve into confusion and grief, painful questions refuse to go away: Why me? Did I do something wrong? How will this affect my ability to have a family? What do I say to my children without scaring them? With the warmth and compassion of a Licensed Professional Counselor and writing as a mother who has suffered the loss of a baby and a sixteen-year-old son, Pam Vredevelt offers sound answers and advice. As an expert in love and loss, Pam gives reassuring comfort to any woman fighting to maintain stability and faith in the midst of devastating heartbreak. Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy is the essential guidebook for anyone suffering the agony of losing a baby.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781576738511
Publisher:	The Crown Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/06/2001
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	134,745
Product dimensions:	5.16(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

Pam Vredevelt is a Licensed Professional Counselor, popular inspirational speaker, and bestselling author of the Espresso for a Woman's Spirit series, Angel Behind the Rocking Chair, and Empty Arms: Emotional Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy. Pam, John, and their three children make their home in Gresham, Oregon.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	7
	From My Heart To Yours	9
Chapter 1	The Shocking News	11
Chapter 2	Our Next Step: Delivery	15
Chapter 3	Grief ... the Road to Healing	23
Chapter 4	Managing Anger	31
Chapter 5	Untying Guilt's Knot	37
Chapter 6	Spiritual Battles and Emotions	47
Chapter 7	Responding to the Reactions of Others	53
Chapter 8	Husbands Hurt, Too	67
Chapter 9	Helping Children Understand	75
Chapter 10	Please ... Someone Give Me Some Answers	83
Chapter 11	After a Stillbirth	93
Chapter 12	The Challenge of a Postpartum Body	103
Chapter 13	Eating for Health	109
Chapter 14	Mood Swings and Exercise	119
Chapter 15	The Trauma of a Tubal Pregnancy	125
Chapter 16	New Beginnings	137
Chapter 17	The Bible Offers Hope and Comfort	145
Chapter 18	The Gift of Letting Go	151
	Epilogue	165

Editorial Reviews

Healing from a miscarriage or stillbirth is a complicated process, and having walked that road with several close friends, I know how essential Pam's counsel is. Both from personal and professional experience, she has been beautifully equipped to help the process of healing — physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Girded with biblical truth, this book will resonate with and help many, many readers."
-Shaunti Feldhahn, Social Researcher and Best-selling Author of For Women Only


"Pam captures the heart of what women experience when losing a baby.  Her willingness to share her story is an inspiration!  The practical advice and wisdom found in 'Empty Arms' is second to none."
-Dr. Gary Smalley, Family Counselor, Best-selling Author, appearances on Oprah Winfrey, Larry King Live, Extra, and the NBC Today Show. 

 
"Where do you turn when you suffer the deep and very personal loss of a baby? Empty Arms, offers tender words of hope and wisdom for those in grief. Pam Vredevelt's keen insight into the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of losing a baby brings peace and comfort to broken hearts. After four miscarriages, I seriously wondered if I'd ever NOT be sad. I wish I had known about Empty Arms.   I highly recommend this book!" -Lisa Jacobson, Founder of Club 31 Women blog, Award winning author

 
"Pam's ability to relate with women suffering the trauma of pregnancy loss, and to guide them through the healing process is amazing!  The best people to help us heal are always those who fully understand and empathize with our hurt." -Michael Smalley, Best-selling author and CEO of Smalley Institute.
 
 

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