The Care of the Mother Grieving a Baby Relinquished for Adoption

Introduction and background; grieving, relinquishing and caring; researching the grief of relinquishment; the mother's experience; keeping secrets and maintaining confidentiality; relinquishing and being bereaved; family implications of relinquishment; recognising being pregnant; searching; being strong and feeling weak; doing the best; being mother; making decisions; facing the future; being helpful; conclusion.