Stillbirth: Unexpected Heartbreak ..."On October 9, 1996, at 7:30 a.m., I gave birth to a 1 lb. 1 oz baby girl, Laura Ann Douglas. We spent the better part of an hour holding her before it was time to say goodbye. She was perfectly formed from head to toe. The cause of her death was cruelly obvious. There was a knot in her umbilical cord...."...
What Causes Recurrent Pregnancy Losses? A collection of articles that discuss the potential causes of recurrent pregnancy losses (miscarriages). Aspects that are discussed are Anatomic Causes, Hormonal Causes, Chromosomal Causes, Immunologic Causes, and Other causes.
After How Many Miscarriages Can I Be Referred for Tests? After a woman has a first miscarriage she is often devastated, but regroups quickly and is ready to try again. However, if a miscarriage occurs a second time, or even a third or more the woman ma...
Are Miscarriages In Any Way Genetic? Miscarriage can be caused by any number of things. In a large number of cases, it is not certain what exactly causes a miscarriage. Some of the known causes of miscarriage may hereditary and genetic...
Can Certain STD_s Cause Higher Risks Of Miscarriage? Sexually transmitted diseases can affect a person in any number of ways. Some STDs, such as Chlamydia, may have little or no symptoms, making those who suffer from the disease unaware that they even ...
Can Metformin Cause A Miscarriage? Metformin, also known as glucophage, is a medication used primarily for diabetics. Metformin helps the body in the way that it processes blood sugar, and helps to keep blood sugar levels stabl...
Can You Stop a Miscarriage? Miscarriage is an unfortunately common event. Many women will experience a miscarriage. Even women who have carried a baby to term successfully may experience miscarriage. What makes miscarriage espec...
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