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- Get Pregnant After Miscarriage - How Long It Takes to Get Pregnant A…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 14:11:38 EST
It can take anywhere from one menstrual cycle to several years to get pregnant after miscarriage. How long did it take for you, or if you're not pregnant yet, how many months have you been trying t… - Pregnancy Stress - 10 Tips for Dealing with Pregnancy Stress After M…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 13:36:48 EST
It's normal to feel anxious and nervous when you're trying to conceive and/or pregnant after a miscarriage. Here are ten tips for coping with the pregnancy stress… - Testing for Miscarriage Causes - Who Should Have Testing for Miscarr…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 13:26:01 EST
Most doctors don't recommend testing for miscarriage causes after a single first-trimester miscarriage, but if you had a loss after 12 weeks or if you have had more than one miscarriage at any poin… - Trying to Conceive - Dos and Don'ts When You're Trying to Conceive…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 10:57:08 EST
When you're trying to conceive after a miscarriage, watch out for these dos and don'ts to keep your pregnancy odds high and miscarriage risk as low as possible… - Pregnancy Anxiety - Dealing with Pregnancy Anxiety After Miscarriage…Created: 2009-12-02 @ 03:50:46 EST
If you view the idea of a new pregnancy with considerable anxiety after your miscarriage, you're not alone. Share your tips for how you cope with feelings of pregnancy anxiety and stress while tryi… - Can't Get Pregnant - What to Do If You Can't Get Pregnant After Misc…Created: 2009-12-01 @ 10:33:03 EST
If you're having trouble conceiving and can't get pregnant after a miscarriage, it might be time to talk to a fertility specialist… - Not Trying Again After Miscarriage - Deciding Not to Try Again After…Created: 2009-12-01 @ 10:05:15 EST
Although trying again after a miscarriage may be an obvious choice for some couples, others may not be able to get pregnant again or may actively choose not to get pregnant. Here are the options if… - Positive Pregnancy Test - What a Positive Pregnancy Test Can Tell Yo…Created: 2009-11-30 @ 12:33:10 EST
A positive pregnancy test is a pretty sure sign that you're pregnant, but home pregnancy tests can't tell you anything about your risk of miscarriage. The next step after having a positive pregnanc… - Grief and Holidays - Dealing with Miscarriage Grief and Holidays…Created: 2009-11-29 @ 16:58:40 EST
Are you finding the holiday season to be difficult in the aftermath of your miscarriage? Share your thoughts and any tips you have for how to deal with pregnancy loss grief and the holidays… - "My Sweet Little Baby" (Loss at 12 Weeks)Created: 2009-11-28 @ 15:34:10 EST
A mom writes a touching poem to the baby she lost at 12 weeks, finding out via ultrasound… - Fiancé's Miscarriage at 8-9 WeeksCreated: 2009-11-28 @ 11:46:13 EST
A father describes his fiancé's miscarriage at 8-9 weeks and how it left the couple feeling emotional and confused… - Third Miscarriage, Looking for the Bright Side…Created: 2009-11-26 @ 02:53:19 EST
In the wake of a third miscarriage, this mom is keeping hope alive and looking to the future… - Tracking Ovulation - Methods for Tracking Ovulation When Trying to G…Created: 2009-11-25 @ 07:38:06 EST
When trying to conceive after a miscarriage, tracking ovulation can sometimes be helpful in getting pregnant again as quickly as possible. Here are some methods for predicting and tracking ovulatio… - HeartbreakCreated: 2009-11-24 @ 18:24:50 EST
A grieving mom writes a touching letter to the baby she lost to miscarriage… - Abdominal Pain - Severe Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy…Created: 2009-11-23 @ 16:31:32 EST
Severe abdominal pain in pregnancy can be a warning sign of complications. If you are experiencing severe abdominal pain while pregnant, you should contact your healthcare provider at once or go to… - Fever Pregnancy - What to Do If You Have a Fever in Pregnancy…Created: 2009-11-23 @ 03:07:52 EST
When you have a fever in pregnancy, call your doctor right away. Fever won't necessarily cause a miscarriage but your doctor might want you to use Tylenol or other fever reducers… - Share Your Story: Giving Birth - Stories of Giving Birth to a Health…Created: 2009-11-23 @ 02:58:35 EST Updated: 2009-11-23 @ 03:18:11 EST
If you have realized your dream of having a baby after a miscarriage, tell your story of giving birth here to give hope to women who are still trying for a baby after a pregnancy loss… - Pregnancy Signs - Concerning Symptoms or Normal Early Pregnancy Sign…Created: 2009-11-20 @ 11:28:06 EST
Deciphering your early pregnancy signs can be confusing, especially when you're pregnant after miscarriage, and it's sometimes hard to figure out which symptoms are normal and which are not… - H1N1 Vaccine and Pregnancy - Worries over H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Dur…Created: 2009-11-18 @ 15:24:58 EST
Public health agencies are strongly advising pregnant women to get the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, and you're not alone if you are concerned about exposure to any kind of drug or vaccine during pregnan… - Twelve Pregnancies and Six MiscarriagesCreated: 2009-11-18 @ 07:41:40 EST
A mom of six recounts her history of multiple miscarriages, including four consecutive pregnancy losses since the birth of her youngest child… - Her Parents Held Her Sad SweetnessCreated: 2009-11-17 @ 00:33:50 EST Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 00:33:50 EST
A grandmother shares a poem about her sadness over her daughter's pregnancy loss and the stillbirth of her first granddaughter… - Heavy Bleeding Pregnancy - Info on Heavy Bleeding During Pregnancy…Created: 2009-11-16 @ 12:49:54 EST
Heavy bleeding during pregnancy is most commonly a sign of miscarriage, but there are other possible explanations for heavy, red vaginal bleeding, so it is important to see a doctor… - Cramping on One Side - Pregnant and Cramping on One Side of Abdomen…Created: 2009-11-16 @ 10:50:14 EST
Cramps in early pregnancy are normal, but if you are feeling cramping on one side of your lower abdomen, it's worth checking with a doctor to rule out ectopic pregnancy… - "I Wonder"Created: 2009-11-11 @ 14:55:59 EST
A miscarriage poem by site user True2HisWord. Share your own miscarriage poems as well to help others grieving miscarriages… - CMV - Pregnancy and CMV CytomegalovirusCreated: 2009-11-09 @ 16:22:41 EST Updated: 2009-11-10 @ 01:58:34 EST
Cytomegalovirus, often abbreviated as CMV, is a very common virus in the general population. About half of pregnant women have been infected prior to pregnancy, but when moms catch CMV for the firs… - Miscarriage Rates - Information on Average Miscarriage Rates…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 10:50:47 EST Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 01:47:04 EST
There are so many statistics floating around out there on miscarriage rates. Which are the most accurate?… - Doctor Pregnancy - How Soon to See a Doctor in Pregnancy After Misca…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 10:27:08 EST
When you find out you're pregnant after a miscarriage, is it best to go in to see a doctor right away, or is it okay to wait a few weeks before starting prenatal care?… - Brown Spotting - Early Pregnancy and Brown Spotting…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 10:20:30 EST
Brown spotting can be scary in early pregnancy, but it isn't always a sign of impending miscarriage… - Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms - Information on Ectopic Pregnancy Sympto…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 10:14:43 EST Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 01:37:22 EST
It's important to see a doctor right away if you're having tubal pregnancy symptoms, as ectopic pregnancies can be life threatening when they are allowed to continue without treatment… - Share Your Story: Miscarriage Poems - Collection of Readers' Miscarr…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 10:36:41 EST
Have you written a poem as a way to honor the baby you lost to miscarriage? Here's your chance to publish it. Send in your miscarriage poems or read poetry written by other parents who have had a m… - Pregnancy Cramps - Normal vs. Abnormal Early Pregnancy Cramps…Created: 2009-10-26 @ 10:28:27 EDT
Early pregnancy cramps frequently occur in normal pregnancies and are usually not a sign of problems, but in some cases it's a good idea to call your doctor to be on the safe side… - Share Your Story: Pregnant After Miscarriage - Experiences with Bein…Created: 2009-10-23 @ 11:53:14 EDT
Are you pregnant after a miscarriage, or have you gone through the experience of being pregnant after miscarriage? How did your past experiences change your feelings about the new pregnancy, and ho… - Share Your Story: Miscarriage - Men's Perspective on MiscarriageCreated: 2009-10-23 @ 11:48:01 EDT
It's often the mother who gets the most support after a miscarriage, but the experience can be devastating for the father as well. If your partner has had a miscarriage, tell your story here and sh… - Share Your Story: Miscarriage Stories - Your Advice and Miscarriage …Created: 2009-10-23 @ 11:38:03 EDT
If you're feeling alone after your miscarriage, you're not. Tell your story here and share your advice for other women going through a pregnancy loss, or read miscarriage stories submitted by other… - Preconception - Reasons for Preconception Checkup Before Getting Pre…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 11:53:33 EDT
If you are planning to get pregnant after a miscarriage, it could be a good idea to have a preconception visit with the doctor or midwife you intend to see during your pregnancy. Here are some reas… - Pre Pregnancy - Questions to Ask in a Pre Pregnancy Checkup After Mi…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 12:13:44 EDT
When you go to your prepregnancy checkup before you get pregnant again after a miscarriage, here are some good questions to bring up with your doctor or midwife… - Asthma Pregnancy - Risks of Asthma in Pregnancy…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 11:55:29 EDT Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 11:57:24 EDT
Having asthma during pregnancy carries some risks, but there's no reason why most moms with asthma shouldn't be able to have a healthy pregnancy… - Time to Get Pregnant - Choosing the Right Time to Get Pregnant After…Created: 2009-10-08 @ 13:56:37 EDT
It's not always easy to decide when it's the right time to get pregnant after a miscarriage, and some people feel emotionally ready for a new pregnancy sooner than others… - Vaginosis - Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial VaginosisCreated: 2009-10-07 @ 16:49:19 EDT
Some research has tied bacterial vaginosis to increased risk of late miscarriage and preterm delivery, but how can you know if you need to be tested? Here are the signs and symptoms of bacterial va… - 3rd Trimester - Reaching the 3rd Trimester in Pregnancy After Miscar…Created: 2009-10-07 @ 06:35:04 EDT
The 3rd trimester is the final stretch before your baby is born. If you are in your 3rd trimester of pregnancy after a previous miscarriage, share your thoughts on what it's like. Are you still wor… - When to Conceive - Disagreement with Partner on When to Conceive Aft…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 12:29:42 EDT
Couples need to decide together on when to conceive after a miscarriage, and naturally conflicts can arise when one person wants to try again right away but the other wants to wait before getting p… - 2nd Trimester - Being in the 2nd Trimester of Pregnancy After Miscar…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 11:32:34 EDT
Once you reach the 2nd trimester, your risk of miscarriage goes down considerably. If you are pregnant after a previous miscarriage, did you find that reaching the 2nd trimester eased your anxiety?… - Third Trimester - Your Third Trimester in Pregnancy After Miscarriag…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 10:51:43 EDT
The third trimester is the final three months of pregnancy. Your baby is almost ready to be born, and there are a lot of preparations to be made. If you have been too anxious to start your preparat… - Second Trimester - Getting Through Your Second Trimester in a Pregna…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 10:43:42 EDT
Once you've made it to the second trimester, you can breathe a sigh of relief because your risk of miscarriage will be drastically decreased. Still, you may be feeling concerned, especially if your… - First Trimester - Getting Through Your First Trimester of Pregnancy …Created: 2009-09-30 @ 04:41:43 EDT
It goes without saying that the first trimester of pregnancy after a miscarriage can be a scary and anxiety-filled time. Here are some pointers to get you through the first third of your pregnancy… - Pregnant Again After Miscarriage - Finding Out You're Pregnant Again…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 04:38:59 EDT
Naturally, finding out you're pregnant again after miscarriage can both joyous and nerve wracking, and possibly both at the same time. How did you feel when you found out about your new pregnancy a… - Conceive After Miscarriage - Do I Have to Wait to Conceive After Mis…Created: 2009-09-22 @ 15:17:52 EDT
Although it is always best to discuss your pregnancy plans with a doctor, there's no solid evidence that it is necessary to wait a set amount of time before trying to conceive after a miscarriage, … - Planning Pregnancy - 5 Common Sense Tips for Planning Pregnancy Afte…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 13:57:09 EDT
If you are working on getting pregnant after a miscarriage, make sure you are up to speed on the basics of how conception works. Knowing these tips and tricks may boost your odds of conceiving a ne… - Late Implantation - Are Pregnancies with Late Implantation More Like…Created: 2009-09-17 @ 13:48:15 EDT
Is late implantation really a risk factor for early miscarriage, or is that claim simply a myth? At least one study has found evidence that embryos that implant later might be more likely to miscar… - Postpartum Depression - Is It Possible to Have Postpartum Depression…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 11:32:02 EDT
It is normal to feel grief after a miscarriage, but in some cases, the grief may develop into full blown depression. Some might describe depression after a pregnancy loss as being a type of postpar… - Gynecology - Definition of GynecologyCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 11:28:52 EDT
Gynecology is the specialty of medicine focused on healthcare for women. Physicians who practice gynecology are often also trained in obstetrics, the discipline of medicine focusing on care specifi… - Obstetrics - Definition of ObstetricsCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 11:27:36 EDT
Obstetrics is the discipline of medicine that focuses on care of women throughout the cycle of pregnancy, from preconception to childbirth and the postpartum period. Board certified obstetricians a… - Antiphospholipid Syndrome Diagnosis - Criteria for Antiphospholipid …Created: 2009-09-11 @ 12:39:15 EDT
Antiphospholipid syndrome, a.k.a. Hughes Syndrome, is an accepted cause of recurrent miscarriages but it is not always easy to diagnose. Learn what criteria doctors use to determine whether someone… - Fertility After Miscarriage - Is It True That Women Have Increased F…Created: 2009-09-11 @ 12:37:08 EDT
You may have heard that women are more fertile after an early miscarriage. You may have also heard that it's a myth that women have better fertility after miscarriage. What's the truth?… - Baby Showers - Coping with Other People's Baby Showers After a Misca…Created: 2009-09-11 @ 06:35:37 EDT
If you found it downright painful to attend baby showers after your miscarriage, you're not alone. Share your tips for how to cope when pregnant friends and relatives hold baby showers while you're… - Medical Miscarriage - Experiences with Medical Management of Miscarr…Created: 2009-09-09 @ 17:17:46 EDT
Many doctors offer medical management such as Cytotec as an option for women dealing with a missed or incomplete miscarriage. If you have had a miscarriage that was treated medically, please share … - Flu Vaccine and Pregnancy - Safety of First Trimester Flu Vaccine an…Created: 2009-09-04 @ 09:14:56 EDT
There are known risks to having the flu during pregnancy, but what about the flu vaccine? Existing evidence suggests influenza vaccination is safe during pregnancy but research is limited on the fi… - Lyme Disease During Pregnancy - Risks of Lyme Disease During Pregnan…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 18:32:30 EDT
Research shows that there is no serious risk of problems for the baby when moms are treated for Lyme disease during pregnancy, but it is possible there might be an increased risk when the Lyme dise… - Effexor XR - Safety of Effexor During PregnancyCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 13:05:13 EDT
There is not currently enough information to say whether Effexor XR is safe for use during pregnancy; women need to work together with their doctors to make decisions on the best treatments for dep… - Hughes Syndrome - Experiences with Hughes Syndrome (Antiphospholipid…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 04:51:09 EDT
Have you had Hughes syndrome (antiphospholipid syndrome) during pregnancy? Was the condition diagnosed after a history of miscarriages? Share your story here… - Methyl Iodide - Exposure to Methyl Iodide During PregnancyCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 16:09:40 EDT
Methyl iodide, also known as iodomethane, is a chemical commonly used in pesticides. Some research suggests that exposure to methyl iodide during pregnancy could increase the risk of miscarriage an… - Teratogens - Definition of TeratogensCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 14:46:48 EDT
Teratogens are agents that disrupt the development of a baby when the mother is exposed during pregnancy. Known teratogens include toxic chemicals, radiation, viruses, and even ingested agents like… - D&E - Miscarriage Treatment and D&E (Dilation and Evacuation)Created: 2009-08-18 @ 10:10:06 EDT
A D&E, short for dilation and evacuation, is most often associated with elective abortion during the second trimester but it can sometimes be necessary as a treatment for second-trimester misca… - Vacuum Aspiration - Definition of Vacuum AspirationCreated: 2009-08-18 @ 10:03:07 EDT
Vacuum aspiration is a surgical procedure used during the first trimester to end a pregnancy either as an elective termination or as a treatment for miscarriage. In lay terminology vacuum aspiratio… - Miscarriage No Bleeding - Possible to Have a Miscarriage with No Ble…Created: 2009-08-13 @ 09:38:40 EDT
It is quite possible to be diagnosed with a miscarriage without having bleeding, cramping, or other obvious symptoms. A miscarriage with no bleeding usually means the diagnosis has come before the … - Placenta Previa - Risks of Placenta Previa During PregnancyCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 12:32:05 EDT
Placenta previa is the term for a placenta that is implanted low in the uterus. Undetected placenta previa can mean an increased risk for late pregnancy loss, but with monitoring and intervention (… - Pregnancy News - When to Share Your Pregnancy NewsCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 12:01:38 EDT
Conventional wisdom is that you should wait until you are three months along (out of the first trimester) before you tell the world that you are pregnant, owing to the higher risk of miscarriage in… - ACE Inhibitors - Important Info About ACE Inhibitors and PregnancyCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 10:17:31 EDT
ACE inhibitors are a common class of antihypertensives (blood pressure medication), but they are risky to use during pregnancy -- especially the second and third trimester. Contact your doctor befo… - Fertilization - Definition of FertilizationCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 10:15:28 EDT
In a pregnancy context, fertilization refers to the sperm meeting the egg to begin creating the ball of cells that will become the developing baby… - Pregnancy - How I Decided When to Tell Others About My PregnancyCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 01:41:11 EDT
When did you decide to spread the word of your pregnancy? Were you concerned about the higher risk of miscarriage in the first trimester? Share your experience here… - Placenta Previa - Experiences with Placenta PreviaCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 13:22:24 EDT
If you have been told you have placenta previa, or if you had placenta previa in a past pregnancy, read others' stories or share your story here to help others cope with their diagnosis… - Coping with Pregnancy Loss - What Helps Most in Coping with Pregnanc…Created: 2009-08-02 @ 14:22:58 EDT
If you have dealt with a miscarriage, stillbirth, or other pregnancy loss, what has helped you the most in dealing with the ensuing grief? Share your story here… - Ultrasound Technologist - Definition of Ultrasound TechnologistCreated: 2009-07-26 @ 03:16:06 EDT
An ultrasound technologist or technician, sometimes called a sonographer, is an allied health professional trained to operate ultrasound equipment, taking measurements and images requested by a phy… - Asherman's Syndrome - Personal Experiences with Asherman's Syndrome …Created: 2009-07-23 @ 14:20:04 EDT
If you have been diagnosed with Asherman's Syndrome as a possible cause for your infertility or miscarriages, please share how you found out you had this condition and what the symptoms were that l… - D and C - Pros and Cons of D and C for MiscarriageCreated: 2009-07-23 @ 14:03:42 EDT Updated: 2009-07-23 @ 14:15:05 EDT
The D and C (dilation and curettage) is a common treatment for miscarriage, clearing the uterus as quickly as possible to minimize bleeding and pain after an early pregnancy loss. Sometimes having … - Loss of Pregnancy - Dealing with Pregnant Friends After a Miscarriag…Created: 2009-07-17 @ 13:00:58 EDT Updated: 2009-07-17 @ 13:03:20 EDT
When you have had a pregnancy loss, it might hurt when friends, relatives, or coworkers seem to go through pregnancy without complications. How do you wish your pregnant friends had shared their ne… - Stomach Pains - Are Stomach Pains in Pregnancy a Sign of MiscarriageCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:20:49 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 14:16:59 EDT
Stomach pains, in the true sense of the word, are usually not a miscarriage symptom. The cramps associated with miscarriage are more likely to be centered in the lower abdomen or lower back. Howeve… - Late Heavy Period - Was It an Early Miscarriage or Just a Late Heavy…Created: 2009-07-14 @ 16:45:16 EDT
It's natural to wonder after having a late, heavier-than-normal menstrual period whether it was actually an early miscarriage (chemical pregnancy). Much of the time, it's not possible to answer tha… - Chemical Pregnancy - Questions About Chemical Pregnancy Early Miscar…Created: 2009-07-14 @ 16:38:55 EDT
A chemical pregnancy is a very early miscarriage that may happen within a few days of when you found out that you were pregnant. The causes of chemical pregnancy are not well understood, but they a… - Chemical Pregnancy Causes - Explanations for Chemical Pregnancy Caus…Created: 2009-07-14 @ 15:00:11 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 14:19:07 EDT
Doctors do not know exactly what causes chemical pregnancies (very early miscarriages), but most suspect that the cause is a chromosomal problem in the sperm or egg that leads to the pregnancy fail… - Ultrasound Pictures - Miscarriages and Ultrasound PicturesCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 10:01:06 EDT
Many miscarriages involve ultrasound as a part of confirming the diagnosis, but moms are not always offered pictures when the ultrasound leads to less than happy news. Did you or would you want ult… - Miscarriage - Sharing News of a MiscarriageCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 06:42:24 EDT
The traditional advice is to wait until you are three months pregnant before you share the news, with the idea being that most miscarriages will have happened by then, thus preventing you from havi… - Miscarriage Cramping - Experiences with Miscarriage CrampingCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 15:07:02 EDT
The severity of miscarriage cramping can vary heavily from person to person. Your pain from cramping in a miscarriage may be anywhere from mild to severe… - Prenatal - Can Use of Prenatal Vitamins Reduce Miscarriage RiskCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 13:45:49 EDT
It is possible, but not proven, that use of prenatal vitamins before conception and in early pregnancy might mean a lower risk of miscarriage. One reason is because of the importance of folic acid… - MTHFR as a Miscarriage Cause - Why Doctors Disagree Over Testing for…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 12:46:16 EST
MTHFR gene mutations can increase the risk of high homocysteine and might increase the risk of blood clots. Some doctors test for and treat common MTHFR gene variants as a risk factor for recurrent… - Coping with Anxiety - Non-Drug Treatments for Coping with Anxiety Af…Updated: 2009-12-02 @ 03:52:16 EST
Anxiety is common after a miscarriage or stillbirth. Although numerous drugs can be effective against anxiety, many of those drugs are not proven safe during pregnancy, so couples prefer to use non… - Miscarriage Risk Factors - How to Reduce Miscarriage Risk by Avoidin…Updated: 2009-11-30 @ 02:44:41 EST
Miscarriage is usually no one's fault, and even women with no miscarriage risk factors can have a pregnancy loss. However, studies have found that a few lifestyle factors can increase risk of pregn… - Miscarriage and the Holidays - Facing the Holiday Season After a Mis…Updated: 2009-11-29 @ 17:01:57 EST
Many people struggle with the holiday season when grieving a recent miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Find tips for dealing with family gatherings and other events, as well as managing your feelings d… - Miscarriage Information - Recurrent Miscarriages, Molar Pregnancy, L…Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 08:30:19 EST
Need more in depth information on pregnancy loss, such as causes and treatment of recurrent miscarriages and what to expect in a pregnancy after a miscarriage? Find more resources here… - Concerned About Miscarriage - Pregnancy Loss Risk Factors, Signs, an…Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 08:29:42 EST
Worried that you might be having a miscarriage or experiencing symptoms of complications later in pregnancy? Learn more about pregnancy loss signs and symptoms, as well as what you can do to reduce… - Trying Again After Miscarriage - Contemplating Trying Again After Mi…Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 07:54:19 EST
Many people struggle with the question of when to try again after experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth, or other pregnancy loss. Here are some questions to ask yourself in deciding when you are r… - Miscarriage - What to Expect After Diagnosis of Miscarriage…Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 02:33:43 EST
After the doctor confirms that you are having a miscarriage or stillbirth, you may need to make decisions such as whether to have a D & C or to wait for a natural miscarriage. You may also have… - Causes of Miscarriage - Common Causes of Miscarriage and Pregnancy L…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 03:05:21 EST
Miscarriage causes are not well understood by the medical community, but if you have had a recent loss, you are probably curious what may have caused it. Read a short overview of the most common kn… - Did I Have a Miscarriage - How to Figure Out Whether You Have Misca…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 03:04:00 EST
Signs and symptoms of miscarriage are rarely definitive, especially for first-trimester miscarriage, and it is not always easy to tell for sure if you have had a miscarriage. Learn how to interpret… - Natural Miscarriage - Choosing Natural Miscarriage After a First-Tri…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 11:25:35 EST
When miscarriage does not involve a medical emergency, women sometimes can choose which type of medical management they prefer, and some women prefer to let nature take its course and miscarry with… - Ectopic Pregnancy - Can an Ectopic Pregnancy Be Saved…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 16:14:48 EST
An ectopic pregnancy, sometimes called a tubal pregnancy, must be terminated nearly 100% of the time in order to prevent major health risks to the mother. Untreated ectopic pregnancies that rupture… - CVS Results - Accuracy and Reliability of CVS Results…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 16:12:17 EST
Most of the time, results of the CVS (chorionic villus sampling) prenatal test are fairly reliable for detecting or ruling out chromosome disorders in a baby, but sometimes the results can be uncle… - Anxiety After Miscarriage - Anti-Anxiety Medication Safety During N…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 16:11:02 EST
It's common for women to develop anxiety issues after having a miscarriage, and this can be a problem in a subsequent pregnancy. When women struggle with severe anxiety in a pregnancy after a misca… - Trans Fats and Miscarriage - Trans Fats and Miscarriage Risk…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 16:08:28 EST
Pretty much all health experts agree that trans fats are bad news for your heart health, but some research suggests that having a high intake of trans fats (or partially hydrogenated oils) might al… - Reduce Trans Fats - How to Reduce Trans FatsUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 16:06:42 EST
High intake of partially hydrogenated fats, a.k.a. trans fats, can increase your risk of heart disease and other health problems -- potentially including miscarriage. Knowing what to watch out for … - Pregnancy Drugs - Safety Categories for Prescription Pregnancy Drugs…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 16:04:04 EST
Sometimes use of prescription drugs in pregnancy is unavoidable. Most drugs are generally safe, but a few increase the risk of miscarriage or pregnancy loss. The FDA has developed a category system… - Miscarriage Treatment - D & C, Natural or Medical Miscarriage Treatm…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 15:59:17 EST
After diagnosing a miscarriage, your doctor may ask whether you want a D&C or whether you want to wait for the miscarriage to happen naturally. You may also have the option of taking medication… - Miscarriage Symptoms - Warning Signs and Early Miscarriage Symptoms…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 15:56:10 EST
Spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy is often the first sign of a miscarriage, but there may also be other signs of an impending miscarriage, such as falling hCG levels… - Odds of Miscarriage After Seeing Heartbeat on Ultrasound - Miscarria…Updated: 2009-10-31 @ 12:50:28 EDT
The risk of miscarriage drops after a doctor is able to detect the baby's heartbeat on an ultrasound, but the amount of decreased risk depends on other risk factors. Find out the different statisti… - Miscarriage in the First Trimester - What to Expect…Updated: 2009-10-31 @ 12:48:10 EDT
First-trimester miscarriage, sometimes called spontaneous abortion, is very common but also heartbreaking for most moms. It's normal to have a lot of questions about signs of miscarriage, diagnosis… - Stress During Pregnancy - Can Stress During Pregnancy Cause a Miscar…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 10:39:42 EDT
Stress during pregnancy is controversial as a potential risk factor for or cause of miscarriage. Some sources claim the link is a myth, but some research studies support that high stress or anxiety… - Chances of Second Miscarriage - Statistics on Chances of Second Misc…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 12:23:38 EDT
The scariest part of trying again after a pregnancy loss is facing the chances of a second miscarriage. Usually the odds of miscarriage don't increase much after having just one previous miscarriag… - Baby Showers and Miscarriage - How to Cope with Baby Shower Invitati…Updated: 2009-09-11 @ 06:39:26 EDT
Attending baby showers after a miscarriage can be deeply painful. Here's what to do if you are receiving baby shower invitations while grieving a miscarriage… - Recurrent Miscarriage Causes - List of Possible Recurrent Miscarriag…Updated: 2009-09-11 @ 05:42:56 EDT
Recurrent miscarriages may have a variety of causes, ranging from anatomical/uterine problems to autoimmune disorders to hormonal imbalances. The medical community does not always agree on some the… - Antiphospholipid Syndrome ? Recurrent Miscarriages and Antiphospholi…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 07:20:23 EDT
Antiphospholipid antibodies may cause recurrent miscarriages in some women, but are rarely associated with any symptoms before that. The most common antibodies tested are lupus anticoagulant antibo… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about MiscarriageUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 06:42:07 EDT
- Misoprostol - Cytotec or Misoprostol for Managing MiscarriageUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 05:03:02 EDT
Medication can be an alternative to D&C for managing a missed or incomplete miscarriage when the woman prefers not to wait for a natural miscarriage… - Having a D&C - Experience of Having a D&C for Miscarriage TreatmentUpdated: 2009-08-27 @ 04:42:55 EDT
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a common treatment for first-trimester miscarriage, but what is the procedure really like? Share your story and read others' experiences about D&C as miscarr…