After Miscarriage : Medical Facts and Emotional Support for Pregnancy Loss

In this supportive and comprehensive guide for women and their partners who have experienced one or more miscarriages, Danielsson uses both personal experience and expertly reviewed, carefully documented medical information to advise readers about topics including when to seek testing, how to choose the right doctor, when to try for another pregnancy, and how to deal with anxiety. The book includes anecdotes from women who have miscarried, inspiring stories from couples who have had a baby after losing one, and a chapter just for dads. After Miscarriage is an invaluable resource that will help couples move forward from pregnancy loss. Knowing that miscarriage is commonplace makes it no less devastating to many women. This book answers questions such as: Why did this happen? How can I keep it from happening again? How can I deal with so much sadness? And can I stand to face another pregnancy? It explains the known and possible causes of miscarriage. This guide balances the emotional and the technical as it answers the questions surrounding miscarriage and its aftermath, providing information on the causes of miscarriage, when treatment is appropriate and the effectiveness of treatments, and tips on coping with one's sorrow