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Having a miscarriage often brings some uncomfortable decisions. After diagnosing a miscarriage, doctors commonly recommend or suggest a D & C; to remove the remaining tissue. This surgical procedure makes it almost certain that everything comes ... [... more]
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On miscarriage and wanting to know why - Miscarriage
If you read a lot about miscarriages like I do, you probably find a lot to get frustrated about. For starters, it just plain sucks that in so many cases there's nothing doctors can do to stop miscarriages that are in progress. But one thing ... [... more]
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Of pregnancy loss and body weight - Some thoughts - ...
But wait! Reading only the above, it might be easy to start worrying or obsessing or having knee jerk reactions about this information and wondering whether it was a factor in your own loss(es). I've even encountered some stories of women being ... [... more]
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Study examines Metformin as a possible miscarriage ...
At Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, a study is underway looking at Metformin -- an insulin sensitizing drug -- as a potential recurrent pregnancy loss treatment. According to study leader Dr. Kelle Moley, associate ... [... more]
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Folic acid and miscarriage - Miscarriage
Hopefully, you've heard by now that it's a good idea to take your folic acid. The recommendation for women of childbearing age is that you should get at least 400 mcg of this vitamin per day. Also known as folate, folic acid is a B-vitamin that's ... [... more]
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Common Prenatal Tests & Miscarriage - Miscarriage
Amniocentesis is a fairly common diagnostic procedure during pregnancy. During amniocentesis a needle is inserted into the amniotic sac and a small amount of amniotic fluid is withdrawn. This is often done in conjunction with ultrasound to ensure ... [... more]
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Miscarriage Items at Cafe Press - Miscarriage
Cafe Press is an interesting website which was founded in 1999. Their website says that they are "the leader in user-generated commerce". What this means is that individuals from all over the world, create designs and Cafe Press puts them on ... [... more]
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Healing After Miscarriage Through Gratitude - Miscarriage
If you've had a miscarriage, gratitude may be the very last thing on your mind. However, practicing gratitude, even for small things, may be something that helps you to heal. Being thankful for small things and expressing your thanks to people ... [... more]
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Rh factor and miscarriages - Miscarriage
Do you know your blood type? If you don't, there's a slim chance that you could be at risk for RH complications in the future. 15% of women in the US are negative for a substance in the blood called "Rh factor," and if you're one of them, there' [... more]
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Personal Miscarriage Stories - My baby, my story... - ...
Note from Krissi: This is a story that was emailed to me by Tammy Blough, who asked me to share it. I feel it is very important to share my story so that what happened to me won't happen to other women. When I was 24 I went to my gynecologist for ... [... more]
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Stress reduction tips for the holidays - Miscarriage
Be nice to yourself. Don't put high demands on yourself or try to be superhuman. If dealing with other people is stressing you out, take time outs for yourself and leave events early if you need to. Likewise, be sure to seek out other people if ... [... more]
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Don't
Gosh, I'd be a millionaire if I had a dollar for every miscarriage article I've read that begins with a line like this. It's striking how many authors approach the subject of miscarriage by stating the obvious. Anyone who's ever been through a ... [... more]
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