Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss



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"The authors cover every topic (from how to cope with there's no known medical reason for a baby's death to how to prepare physically and emotionally for a complicated pregnancy) with exerptise, candor, and compassion."
- Publisher's Weekly

"With grace, warmth, and a touch of humor, Ann Douglas and Dr. John Sussman tackle the myths and turths about miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. Presented in a style that feels more like a chat across the kitchen table than an analytical medical discussion, their book offers practical advice balanced with accounts of loss and success of more than 100 parents."
- Preconception.com

"Trying Again extends a helping hand to couples coping with their loss and at the same time contemplating future pregnancies."
- Genessee Valley Parent

Written especially for parents who have lost a child, Trying Again lessens the uncertainties about pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss by providing the facts to help you determine if you and your partner are emotionally ready for another pregnancy. It also imparts essential advice about preparing and planning for another baby when you decide the time is right.

Accompanied by obstetrician-gynecologist John R. Sussman, MD, Ann Douglas draws from her own trial of losing a child to share firsthand details about the physical and emotional challenges of a subsequent pregnancy. She also includes stories of other women's experiences with pregnancy loss or infant death, imparting their advice and letting you know you're not alone. By countering common fertility myths and teaching the facts about prenatal testing, Trying Again explores in detail all the pertinent procedures and measures to create the best possible conditions for a healthy baby.

Table of Contents

  • The Quest For Answers
    • The Hunger For Information
    • When There's A Clear-Cut Cause
    • When There's Not A Clear-Cut Reason
    • The Blame Game
  • The Truth About Miscarriage
    • Ectopic Pregnancy
    • Molar Pregnancy
    • Miscarriage
    • The Causes Of Miscarriage
      • Chromosomal Abnormalities
      • Maternal Disease
      • Hormonal Imbalances
      • Rhesus (Rh) Disease
      • Immune System Disorders
      • Allogeneic Factors
      • Other Causes
    • Solving The Puzzle Of Recurrent Miscarriage
  • The Truth About Stillbirth
    • The Causes Of Stillbirth
      • Chromosomal Abnormalities
      • Maternal Health Problems
      • Infection During Pregnancy
      • Problems With The Placenta
      • Problems With The Uterus
      • Umbilical Cord Problems
      • Complications Resulting From A Multiple Pregnancy
      • Intrapartum Death
  • The Facts About Infant Death
    • What Can Go Wrong
      • Causes Of Death During The Neonatal Period
      • During The Post-Neonatal Period
    • Congenital Anomolies
      • Neural Tube Defects
        • Types Of Neural Tube Defects
        • Risk Factors
        • Prevention/Treatment
      • Heart And Other Circulatory System Anomalies
        • Types Of Heart Defects
        • Risk Factors
        • Prevention/Treatment
      • Other Congenital Problems
      • Chromosome Abnormalities
        • Types Of Chromosome Abnormalities
        • Risk Factors
        • Prevention/Treatment
    • Preterm/Low Birthweight
      • Risk Factors
      • Prevention/Treatment
    • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
      • Risk Factors
      • Prevention/Treatment
    • Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
      • Risk Factors
      • Prevention/Treatment
    • Conditions Arising Prior To And Immediately Following Birth
      • Types Of Infections
        • Risk Factors
        • Prevention/Treatment
  • Are You Emotionally Ready For Another Pregnancy?
    • How You May Be Feeling
    • More Food For Thought
      • Have You Had A Chance To Work Through Some Of Your Grief?
      • How Would You Cope If You Were To Experience Fertility Problems?
      • How Would You Cope If You Experienced The Death Of Another Baby?
      • Are You Ready To Cope With The Stress Of A Subsequent Pregnancy?
      • Do You Want Another Baby-Or Do You Want To "Replace" The Baby Who Died?
      • How Do Your Partner And Children Feel About Another Pregnancy?
    • How Long Should You Wait To Start Trying Again?
      • Trying Again Right Away
        • The Need To Be Pregnant Again Right Away
        • The Desire To Get On With Life
        • The Desire To Have Something To Look Forward To Again
        • The Fear Of Never Being Able To Have Another Child
      • Deciding To Wait
        • The Need To Grieve
        • The Fear Of Having Another Baby Die
        • The Desire To Let Certain Milestones Pass Before Becoming Pregnant Again
    • Other Considerations
      • Go With Your Instincts
      • The Best Laid Plans
    • Telling Others About Your Decision To Try Again

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