Introduction Foreword by Uel Crosby M.D. Table of Contents Tips for Easing Anxiety
After a miscarriage, a stillbirth or the death of an infant, well-meaning friends and family often advise, "You can always try again." But for a woman who has experienced such a heartbreaking loss, conceiving another child can be fraught with mixed emotions. Along with joy and hope come worries , questions, and often, renewed sorrow at the memory of her previous pregnancy. This guide, filled with up-to-date medical information and written by a woman who herself experienced a successful pregnancy after the loss of her first baby, can help. It offers guidance for women asking such questions as:
Why did it happen, and how can I make sure it doesn’t happen again?
Will my next pregnancy be considered high risk?
How long should I wait before getting pregnant again? And once I’m pregnant, should I put off sharing the news with other?
Should I keep the same doctor, go to the same hopsital, use the same baby things?
What can I expect at prenatal exams?
How can I cope with my anxiety?
Will I ever be able to love another baby as much as I loved the one I lost?
Pregnancy after a loss can be a time of great emotional upheaval, but, also, a time of healing and hope. With this sensible guide, women can ease their anxieties and learn to look forward to the future as they make peace with the past.
Pregnancy After a Loss is published by Berkley Books, a division of Penguin Putnam Inc., 375 Hudson St., New York, New York.