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... > sociology > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and family > grief and loss of a child

... > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and family > grief and loss of a child

... > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and family > grief and loss of a child

... > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and family > grief and loss of a child

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grief and loss of a child

Definition

Ultimately, death is unavoidable, a natural part of the life cycle. The death of a child, however, seems like a perversion of nature and is seen as a death out of order. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Grief, Loss of Child]

Broader concept

motherhood and family

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