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Miscarriage: Why It Happens And How Best To Reduce Your Risks
 
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Miscarriage: Why It Happens And How Best To Reduce Your Risks (Paperback)

by Henry Lerner (Author)
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Whether it occurs in the first trimester or later in a pregnancy, a miscarriage is always an emotionally traumatic event, sometimes a physically daunting one, and all too often an isolating experience. Adding to the frustration and disappointment of the 800,000 women who miscarry every year, busy obstetricians often lack up-to-date or specific knowledge about the causes and consequences of this profound event.Into this fact-vacuum comes After Miscarriage, a book that every physician will confidently recommend and that women hungry for information will seek out. From the chromosomal, illness-related, immunological, and genetic reasons for miscarriage to the diagnostic tests and surgical procedures now available, this authoritative guide reflects the latest medical information on why miscarriages do and don't happen and the best methodologies known for recovery and preparing to conceive again. Complete with stories from women who have miscarried and reassuring input from a female doctor, After Miscarriage also provides substantive advice for coping with the anxiety and depression that often accompany the loss of pregnancy.


About the Author

A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Henry Lerner, M.D., has been an obstetrician-gynecologist for more than twenty years. He has appeared on "Nightline," "Larry King Live," and "Firing Line" and has been interviewed for magazines including Time and People. He lives in Newton, Massachusetts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU NEED A BOOK ON MISCARRIAGE..THIS IS THE ONE!!, Oct 21 2003
By cheryl kiser (Weston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
Books on miscarriage by in large are very difficult to read because it is hard to get past the pain of why you are reading them. This book is an exception. It is the only book I have read on the topic which actually put me at ease, was reassuring,compassionate and very informative. It is clear that Dr. Lerner cares about his reader through his intelligent communication of medical information with great sensitivity to the topic and his reader.
If you need to read a book on this topic then you need to read this one. It's all you will need!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest and straightforward, Aug 23 2003
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I found this book to be honest and straightforward. The author takes onership of what his perspective while still telling you both sides of the options and issues. He explains when issues are controversial and doesn't presume to know all the answers, just wants to help you understand and be educated. I wish there were a bit more than the first chapter on the process of the miscarriage itself. But I think that is true of most books on miscarriage. The first chapter is helpful to understand what a woman goes through in having amiscarriage.This book is more about what might have happened and how to prevent it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment, Aug 20 2003
By "ewhov" (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
If you have had only one miscarriage and just want a good biology lesson on the different ways miscarriage can occur, this book may be for you. However, I do not recommend this book to anyone who has suffered two or more miscarriages and is seeking advice on what to do about it. After my second, my main concern was trying to at least have an educated guess as to whether they were caused by chromosomal abnormalities or some other cause which potentially needs to be treated before trying again. This book did not give me the answers I was looking for and instead left me more frustrated and confused than ever. Additionally, after reading several books and every article I could find on miscarriage in magazines and on the internet, it seems to me that many of Dr. Lerner's opinions are in the minority. He flatly recommends that women not seek testing until they have suffered three losses in a row. However, many doctors and the American College of Obstetritians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommend doing so after two, especially if the woman is in her 30's or 40's. I also do not think Dr. Lerner explained that there can be certain circumstances of your pregnancy and first trimester miscarriage that point to the likelihood that it was not chromosomal abnormality - I had to learn this from other sources (examples are occurring later in the trimester and normal fetus and hearbeat shown on ultrasound before miscarrying). He also flatly says that stress does not cause miscarriages because he has seen no study proving this to his satisfaction (he uses this reasoning for a lot of his opinions but does not explain how difficult it is to prove anything in this area). I have read of numerous studies (and also acknowledged by the ACOG) that indicate that stress can in fact cause or at least contribute to miscarriage. After seeing so much information that contradicts many of Dr. Lerner's opinions, I just don't have much confidence in what he has to say. Another fault I find is that while he acknowledges progesterone deficiency can cause early miscarriages, he is against the use of progesterone supplements but does not address whether he thinks there is a possible solution for this problem, again leaving me frustrated.

My recommendation is that if you read this book, at least don't stop there - read everything you can about miscarriages from reputable sources and don't take this doctor's word as the gospel. While there doesn't seem to be any complete certainty in this subject area, by becoming as informed as possible and using your own common sense you can figure out some of the answers you need in order to go on.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE answer book about miscarriages
When I was asked to review this book, I didn't give it a second thought. I myself have a personal connection with this subject. Read more
Published on May 28 2003 by MyParenTime.com

5.0 out of 5 stars strong insightful guidebook
Even if there is no need for emergency surgery afterward, a miscarriage leaves behind quite a bundle of mostly negative feelings on the part of the mother and even that of the... Read more
Published on April 1 2003 by Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough, helpful book
This is an excellent guide to preventing, coping with, and surviving miscarriage. Dr. Lerner covers all of the important information, and even includes a chapter on the emotional... Read more
Published on Mar 31 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars strong insightful guidebook
Even if there is no need for emergency surgery afterward, a miscarriage leaves behind quite a bundle of mostly negative feelings on the part of the mother and even that of the... Read more
Published on Mar 30 2003 by Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Dr. Lerner's Book is very informative! It is directed toward women (and men) who have had miscarriages as opposed to the medical community. This makes it easy to follow. Read more
Published on Mar 27 2003 by Kai's Mom

5.0 out of 5 stars miscarriage why it happens and how best to reduce your risks
Extremly informative, further explains things I felt I already understood and those I did not understand. Well written, easy for any non-medical person to understand. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2003 by Elaine D Barbato

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