Miscarriage Mom: The Unspoken Realities of Miscarriage and How to Cope

by Kristy Parisi

"Miscarriage Mom is a must read for anyone who has lost a child through miscarriage. Having experienced six miscarriages, author Kristy Parisi understands the pain and grief of losing an unborn child. Packed with compelling personal stories and actionable advice, Miscarriage Mom offers heartfelt insight into the unforeseen realities surrounding miscarriage and suggests ways to cope.

Miscarriage Mom openly addresses the emotions, reactions, and experiences to be expected after a miscarriage. Honoring your unborn baby, returning to work, and dealing with others’ reactions are just a few of the many topics addressed. With a genuine desire to help, Kristy wrote Miscarriage Mom for any woman who has suffered the pain and devastation of miscarriage. Including a special man-to-man talk written by Kristy’s husband, Vincent, Miscarriage Mom gives readers a clear look into what to expect now that you’re not expecting."

Genres: Self Help

108 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2016

Reviews

[Zoe Stewart (Zoe's All Booked)]

Finally felt at a point where I could read this without being a sobbing mess the whole time. In a few weeks it'll be five years since my first miscarriage, so this has been a long time coming. A lot of it definitely resonated with my experiences, and I think it'll help others feel less alone.

[Kelly Sanfilippo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't think I can give an author that spoke so truthfully about a devastating experience to the world anything less than 5 stars. I was given this book by my doctor to help me cope. As I read (in a very angry state might I add) I just wanted to take the book back to the office and throw it at her. For some reason I thought no one knows how I feel. Boy was I wrong. It's a coincidence that I played softball my whole life and am also a teacher, but if I didn't relate I don't know if I could've read on. Miscarriage mom will make you laugh, cry, and accept all in one chapter. After reading the WHOLE book. I feel prepared for any circumstances that may arise, I'm living life the way I need to and I'm at peace with my loss.

[Bookslut · Rating 2 out of 5]

I applaud the author for her generous impulse to help other mothers who've experienced a miscarriage. I would classify this as more of a pamphlet than a book. In fact, it very much reminded me of a March of Dimes pamphlet a nurse gave me: very simple, very clear, and orbiting around useful advice. I think it may be a good resource for someone struggling with infertility. The book did not speak to me overmuch. I think I was hoping to feel a kinship with this woman, but our situations were more different than I thought they might be. One catastrophic stillbirth is a radically different kind of struggle than the repeated heartbreak and disappointment of so many early miscarriages. I think I was also hoping for more of a memoir, whereas this was in the vein of self-help.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book in under an hour. I don’t know that I could recommend it, except that it’s so short you can easily flip through parts that feel repetitive or stale. I was surprised that she identifies as being in a “depressed state” for 4 years and didn’t seek therapy. Therapy/professional help is only mentioned tangentially on a page or two - “you may need to seek professional help if...”

So I wasn’t surprised that there is no advice on how to find a therapist specializing in loss or what that process might look like beyond wine with your girls - it felt more like a pamphlet of her experiences and although she says “please learn from my mistakes,” I think the book could help more people if there had been more research into avenues she didn’t take.

Two stars for the bravery of sharing her story and writing about a topic no one wants to write about but I don’t know that it helped me process anything about my losses.

[Star ☔️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am glad this author shared her story after experiencing six miscarriages. The book is a quick read and has some helpful healing tips.

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

After 15 month of trying, my husband and I were finally pregnant. We were able to tell our parents on Christmas day and then after our first ultrasound our siblings. We were over the moon! February 13th of this year, we had our 2nd ultrasound. There is nothing in this entire world more crushing than to hear those words "I don't see a heartbeat." We'd lost. We were beyond devastation. Our first child after so long of trying was gone. I knew I needed to find hope from somewhere, so I turned to reading.

This book is beautifully written. It's from the heart. I thank Kristy Parisi for her words of comfort and peace. My heart aches for her for her loses, but I am at peace in knowing that I'm not alone. I recommend this book to any who have recently miscarried, miscarried awhile ago, know someone who has miscarried, or just wants to understand.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t give this book 3 stars because of anything that the author didn’t do; I give it 3 stars on how it helped me after my loss. While her story is very compelling and I appreciate that she had the courage to share, for me it was not everything I needed in that moment. I wanted to read about people in similar situations to mine and while the author has had many miscarriages, I felt that overall it wasn’t geared for me because it was more about infertility.

[Ayana Gibson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

I bought this book to help me through my miscarriage and it was a quick read with some great points. I wish she was able to have a baby too because I really needed to hear a happy ending right now to help me through. I need that hope at this time that would help me get through.

[Shana · Rating 3 out of 5]

THREE AND A HALF STARS. This book does have some practical suggestions for coping with miscarriage and it's helpful to read about someone else's experience. However, I did not find any new ideas or insights. This book is probably more helpful for someone after a first miscarriage.