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Whether it Happens to you or someone you love, there's no way to prepare for the overwhelming sense of loss that accompanies a miscarriage. But as Latter-day Saints, we know that Heavenly Father's plan offers solace, even in the face of adversity. Lost Children provides specific information about miscarriage and how it affects a person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Book jacket.

R. J. Christensen draws on her own experiences with miscarriage and infertility to bring you a comforting guide that's perfect for anyone who's had to struggle through this trial. Strengthen your testimony of the eternal plan as you learn to find happiness in spite of trials and joy in spite of pain.

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Foreword	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
What Is a Miscarriage?	p. 1
Types of Miscarriage	p. 3
Dispelling the Miscarriage Myth	p. 4
Stillbirth	p. 4
Facts on infertility	p. 5
LDS Doctrine on Miscarriage and Stillbirth	p. 7
Why? Why? Why?	p. 7
LDS Doctrine	p. 8
Where Is My Baby?	p. 9
Finding Solace in the Scriptures	p. 11
An LDS Doctor's Thoughts	p. 12
For Those Who Mourn
Coping Emotionally	p. 14
Don't Talk to Me, Everything Hurts!	p. 17
A Right to Grieve and Overcoming Grief	p. 21
Coping Physically	p. 25
Staying Actively Engaged	p. 27
Getting Pregnant Again	p. 29
Coping Spiritually	p. 32
The Lord's Timetable	p. 32
The Reason We Are Here	p. 33
No Child to Hold	p. 40
Coping with Miscarriage and Infertility	p. 40
Experiencing Miscarriage and Infertility After the Birth of a Child	p. 46
Helping Children Deal with a Miscarriage	p. 48
For Those Who Comfort
For Those Who Comfort	p. 51
What Should I Say?	p. 53
What Should I Do?	p. 56
Husbands Have a Right to Grieve	p. 59
For Everyone
We Are All of Infinite Worth	p. 64
How to Find Joy during Our Wait for Promised Blessings	p. 66
My Song for Gracie	p. 69
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 71
About the Author	p. 75
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