The Empty Crib: My Personal Experiences of Miscarriage and Baby Loss

A blessing. A gift. A miracle. Having a child is often described as the most fulfilling experiences one can have. But when pregnancies don't go according to hopes, dreams, and plans, all that joy bestowed upon the expectant parents seems to evaporate. No one wants to talk about the complications during the pregnancy itself, the soul-wrenching loss of miscarriage, or the much-needed courage to try again after a setback or profound loss.

Women and their partners often find themselves alone, t...