Zoë Clark-Coates and her husband Andy have personally faced the loss of five babies. Out of their experiences came the charity, The Mariposa Trust, which offers support to thousands of grieving parents and relatives around the world each week. In this book Zoë draws on her own experiences and expertise to help you through your darkest days and navigate this complex path.

The early days --What to expect -- What is normal? -- Common questions -- Miscarriage -- Missed miscarriage -- Stillbirth -- Ectopic pregnancy -- Molar pregnancy -- SIDS / (Cot Death) -- Neonatal loss -- TOPFA / (Termination of pregnancy due to fetal anomaly) -- Losing a child due to illness or accident -- Losing a twin or multiple -- IVF and loss post-IVF -- Planning a funeral -- Fear post-loss -- Intimacy following loss -- Returning to work -- Social media -- Special and notable occasions -- Trying for a child post-loss -- Losing the desire to have a child -- Adoption -- Pregnancy post-loss -- Not being able to have another child -- Supporting the bereaved -- Proactive advice for family and friends -- Healing -- The quest for happiness -- 15 questions -- Help and resources.