Choosing a Doctor for your Baby High Risk Pregnancy Pregnancy Loss Recommended Books and Websites Sibling Preparation rief is a universal human experience, and yet it is unique. It affects everyone differently. Because of that, it is hard to know how a couple will react to their baby's death. Most people go through many emotional stages that may be hard for others, and themselves, to understand. It may help you to understand that attachment or bonding of the parent to the baby can begin even before conception.
Many parents spend a lot of time dreaming and planning for their future family.
When the pregnancy ends, when the baby dies, they lose the future they dreamed of sharing with that child and with each other. There are no easy answers to these questions. Respect the parents' rights to express whatever they think or feel. Give them time to grieve in the way that feels right to them. Encourage them to talk about their lost baby, to share their memories and their feelings.