Men and Miscarriage: A Dad's Guide to Grief, Relationships, and Healing After Loss - Hardcover

by Aaron Gouveia (Author), Mj Gouveia (Author)

From an esteemed author known for battling gender norms and bringing down "man up" culture, comes this essential guide for men and those who love them.

Miscarriage, infertility, and abortion are generally considered women's issues--and while they are far from uncommon in our society, open conversations surrounding those topics are exceedingly rare. They're seen as taboo, even distasteful. And that's just for women.

When it comes to men and how they are impacted by these issues, it's almost complete radio silence. It's not that men don't think about these things or aren't affected--after all, they make up half of most couples experiencing these issues--it's that toxic masculinity and gender stereotypes in our society tell men that suffering in silence equals strength and expressing emotions is weakness. It's men not knowing how to feel, how to express those feelings, or if they're even allowed to feel this trauma beyond supporting their partner.

In Men and Miscarriage, husband and wife Aaron and MJ Gouveia ask men (and others) these questions directly. Using their own personal experiences enduring four miscarriages and a medically-necessary abortion combined with interviews of people from all different backgrounds and walks of life, the couple sheds light on how these topics influence men, women, their relationships, their mental health, and examines the shame and stigma too often associated with pregnancies that don't go as planned.

Author Biography

Aaron Gouveia is a former award-winning journalist who has appeared in TIME, the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, People, Mashable, and USA Today to discuss topics on parenting young boys in the age of toxic masculinity. He started the website The Daddy Files in 2008 to promote involved fatherhood, has contributed to Parents, American Baby, and the Huffington Post, and is a regular speaker at parenting conferences. His content on topics like gun control and abortion have been seen by millions around the world. He resides in Franklin, Massachusetts, with his wife and three sons.

MJ Gouveia is a former top-performing bank manager and stay-at-home mom who has appeared on CBS and NBC to talk about abortion and childhood bullying. They reside in Franklin, Massachusetts, with their three sons, two cats, and dog.