Early Pregnancy Loss: Experiences of Catholic Women is a collection of separate and distinct interviews with nine married Catholic women who have experienced early pregnancy losses. The women share their individual stories from finding out they are pregnant to the actual process of losing the pregnancy to the struggles of recovering physically and emotionally. Each woman also relates how her husband, children, and family members reacted to the loss. Throughout the interview, each woman discusses her relationship with God and reflects on her faith journey. Other topics addressed are how to be supportive of women suffering pregnancy loss and how the Catholic Church can minister when a pregnancy loss occurs.
Sister Anne Marie shares the Church’s wisdom and teachings on this topic of pregnancy loss, offering the reader spiritual insights, consolation, and holy hope. Sister also provides a listing of wonderful resources about this topic that can offer information, grace, and healing.