Finding the right words can be hard
Dear Annie: I am a retired obstetrician-gynecologist, and over the years, I have had the privilege of counseling many women who have experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. Whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or the birth of a child with defects incompatible with life, these losses are profoundly devastating. One of the most painful aspects for many of these women is the response –– or lack of response –– from their friends and loved ones. Too often, people avoid the grieving mother entirely. It’s not because they don’t care but because they simply don’t know ...