5 Books for Navigating Miscarriage
Suffering a miscarriage is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. When you go through it alone, the grief can be isolating and make you feel like no one could possibly understand what you're going through.
You might feel like you have to face the pain by yourself, but know that there are others who have gone through the same thing and understand exactly what you're going through. You don't have to suffer in silence.
There are people who understand your pain and know what you are going through. You don’t have to walk through this painful time alone.
If you have experienced an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss, these 5 books for miscarriages will give you hope and encouragement after your loss.
Sunlight in December: A Mother’s Story of Finding the Goodness of God in the Storm of Grief - Kristin Hernandez
An infant loss is painful and often comes with a barrage of painful and unanswered questions. If you’re questioning what to do with an unexpected baby loss, this book is for you. Sunlight in December doesn’t offer easy answers to your pain, but instead gives you space to question and wrestle with your new reality. Kristin Hernandez shares her personal story of infertility and infant loss with grieving mothers and parents during their most painful moments. This powerful memoir dives head first into difficult topics such as death, doubt, and seemingly unanswered prayer, all while leaving the reader with encouragement and hope.
Safe in the Arms of God: Truth from Heaven About the Death of a Child - John MacArthur
Pastor John MacArthur approaches the topic of miscarriage and infant loss with compassion and tenderness in this book for grieving parents. He unpacks the question “is my child in heaven” with a gentle hand and offers hope for after the loss of a child. With scriptural authority and a pastor's heart, MacArthur examines the breadth of the entire Bible and reveals in this compelling book the Heavenly Father's care for every life and shares a theological framework for understanding something as awful as a lost pregnancy.
Grace Like Scarlett: Grieving with Hope after Miscarriage and Loss - Adriel Booker
If you are experiencing miscarriage, you may be shrouded in isolation, guilt, anger, bitterness, and fear. Adriel Booker unpacks these normal and expected emotions after a painful loss and shares her own story in the midst. In Grace Like Scarlett, Booker invites grieving parents to be vulnerable and honest with their feelings and find healing even in the hardest questions.
I'll Hold You in Heaven - Jack Hayford
Author Jack Hayford is no stranger to heartbreak and experienced a full-term pregnancy loss with his wife. Hayford speaks to the pain of loss with intimacy and honesty. Through his book, I’ll Hold You In Heaven, he encourages parents to find hope and healing after the loss of a child, and gives comfort to families looking for stability after a major loss. Hayford provides compassionate answers to troubling questions for those who have lost a baby. The freeing truth of the Word of God promises that you will hold your child again in heaven.
Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping you Grieve and Cherish Your Child after Pregnancy Loss - Sarah Philpott
This devotional book is filled with hope and comfort for grieving mothers. Sarah Philpott shares her story with miscarriage and encourages parents through the truth of Scripture. These reflections show women that God can bring comfort, assurance, protection, and purpose in the very sorrow that they are experiencing. This devotional is highly recommended for any family and friends that are experiencing a miscarriage.
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At Foreknown Ministries, we walk with moms and dads to help them find healing after losing a child through pregnancy and infant loss. We know that joy can come after mourning. Sound bold? It may be, but we know that life can get better; it will get better. Through Jesus, we found better and we want that for you.
