Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby

by Deborah L. Davis

480 pages, Paperback

Published October 15, 2024

About the author

Deborah L. Davis, PhD, is a developmental psychologist, writer, and expert in neonatal medical ethics and perinatal bereavement. She is the author of Empty Cradle, Broken Heart and the coauthor of Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child. Her blog Laugh, Cry, Live explores a wide range of topics at PsychologyToday.com.

Reviews

[Casey McVicker]

I wish no one ever needed this book. But we do. It really helped, as much as anything can. It contains the wisdom and experiences of many bereaved parents and a lot of practical advice for surviving the grief and pain.

I know this isn’t exactly a fair critique, but I wish it was a Christian book. The hope of resurrection with Jesus was the big thing missing; cold terms like “spirituality” and “religion” did not do much for me. But I am blessed to have many other sources of encouragement in Jesus.

I’m so thankful to be Maddie’s mom, always. I will not stop missing her until I see her again.