• after a miscarriage

  Couples that experience miscarriage go through a range of painful emotions. The suffering can continue after a miscarriage when they are left wondering whether they will ever have a viable pregnancy. To couples who experience recurrent miscarriages, pregnancy can mean pain and devastation..
  
  If you or one of your loved ones have gone through the painful experience of miscarriage, then this could be the most uplifting messages you have ever read.
  
  I have recently put together an eBook called "Coping With Miscarriage – 10 Women Tell Their Stories". In it, you'll discover 10 brave women with one thing in common ... they all lost their babies through miscarriage. But here's the good news. Every one of these 10 remarkable women fell pregnant again and ended up having beautiful babies.
  
  

  miscarriage explained

  

  why it happens

  A miscarriage usually occurs because the pregnancy is not developing properly. The development of a baby in utero is a very complicated process. If something goes wrong during the process, the pregnancy will stop developing. Another cause of miscarriage may be that the developing pregnancy did not embed itself properly into the lining of the uterus. The natural reaction of the womb is to expel a non-viable pregnancy.
  
  

  types of miscarriage

  Vaginal bleeding is the most common sign that all is not well with the pregnancy. Approximately 30 to 50 per cent of women with significant bleeding will progress to a miscarriage. There are several types of miscarriage that can occur.
  
  A missed abortion occurs when the pregnancy has failed, although there has not been any bleeding or other signs. Occasionally, the aborted pregnancy may remain in the uterus for weeks or even months until bleeding commences. Missed abortion is suspected when pregnancy symptoms disappear and the uterus stops growing. It is diagnosed by an ultrasound examination.
  
  A blighted ovum occurs when a pregnancy sac is formed but there is no developing baby within the sac. This is diagnosed by ultrasound, usually after some bleeding.
  
  An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the developing pregnancy implants in the fallopian tubes rather than in the uterus.
  
  

  how do I know I'm having a miscarriage

  You may experience the obvious signs like period-like pains and heavy bleeding, which may include blood clots. However, you can miscarry without knowing, especially early in pregnancy. Many women mistake a miscarriage for a late period.
  
  Some miscarriages are discovered only during a routine early pregnancy check where there is no foetal heart beat or if an ultrasound reveals an empty pregnancy sac where the embryo should be. This is sometimes called a missed abortion. If you had no symptoms, it will come as a terrible shock. Or you may have had some symptoms, giving you a growing fear that all was not well.
  
  A late miscarriage is a particularly difficult experience to go through. The signs of late miscarriage are heavy bleeding, and, sometimes, your waters breaking. This may be accompanied by intense, labour-like pains, for which you need pain relief. There isn't always pain, though. Pregnancy loss because of a weak cervix may be painless.

• I have been through two miscarriages. I underwent my first miscarriage during my 7th month of gestation and I had to undergo this trauma once again in my life and that was during the third month of my pregnancy. Both have been horrifying experiences that were sad and painful. My mom, my grandmother and my maternal aunt were all victims of miscarriages before they had healthy babies in their married life.
  
  I too ended up having beautiful babies and you can too. - Maria
  
  My reaction to having a miscarriage is too hard to put down on paper. A range of feelings is normal, and they often linger for some time after the miscarriage. Reactions may include feelings of emptiness, anger and disbelief, disappointment, sadness and a sense of isolation. In addition to the grief you may feel, your body will be undergoing many hormonal

  

  changes, which may make you feel very emotional. - Anna

  PAYPAL Verified Seller

  

  Coping With Miscarriage eBook

  

Miscarriage Fact

Working out is good for you

"This is actually something that helps you and the baby. There are some rules, however. Do not get your heart rate above 140 (still not a miscarriage factor, but does start to reduce the amount of oxygen to the baby) or work until you feel faint or exhausted." >> read more

Miscarriage Myth

A fall can hurt the baby

"We all become klutzes as our belly expands, joints loosen, and our center of balance changes. Most falls do not cause any harm to the baby. If, however, you experience bleeding or serious soreness afterward, or if you landed square on your belly in the second trimester or later, see a doctor to check the placenta for tears. " >> read more

Miscarriage Fact

Poor eating habits can affect baby

"The baby will rob you of the nutrients it needs and only you will suffer. However, you can cause a low birth-weight baby with developmental problems if you refuse to have a healthy diet through the entire pregnancy. You should still eat well, but don't blame a miscarriage on your eating habits." >> read more